The Rays beat the Phillies 2-0 to deny a wild-card clinch
Philadelphia's hopes of securing a wild-card spot were dashed when the Tampa Bay Rays defeated them 2-0 on Friday night. Freddy Peralta played a key role in the Rays' victory, pitching into the sixth inning to prevent the Phillies from clinching a third straight wild-card shot. Jonny DeLuca and Nick Fortes provided crucial contributions for the Rays, with DeLuca recording an RBI single in the first inning and Fortes hitting a home run in the second.
Peralta struck out four and allowed just four hits over 5 1/3 innings, as the Rays secured their AL East championship status and set up a potential playoff run.
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