Rays punish error to beat Guardians 3-1 and level MLB playoff series
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays exploited a costly Cleveland error to beat the Guardians 3-1 and tie up their American League Championship Series on Tuesday.The first three innings on Tuesday were scoreless for both teams.
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash was thrilled with the acquisition of pitcher Freddy Peralta, who played a crucial role in the team's 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Peralta, acquired from the New York Mets, threw four strikeouts in his first two innings, putting pressure on Cleveland. Ben Williamson made a critical play in the fourth inning, as his grounder bounced through the legs of Cleveland's Jose Ramirez, allowing Victor Mesa Jr to score.
Liam Hicks then added a two-run single, extending the Rays' lead. Peralta finished the game with six scoreless innings, striking out six, including his 99th and final pitch, Petey Halpin. Despite Cleveland's late rally, the Rays leveled the best-of-seven series at 1-1, shifting the series to Cleveland for the remaining games.
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