Freddy Peralta earns ALCS MVP award after pitching the Rays into the World Series
Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the ALCS MVP award.
St. Petersburg, Fla. — Pitcher Freddy Peralta earned the American League Championship Series MVP award after his dominant performances for the Tampa Bay Rays. Acquired from the New York Mets before the trade deadline, Peralta transformed his season and contributed to the Rays' third AL pennant. In the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, Peralta went 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in three appearances, including two starts.
Rays manager Kevin Cash praised Peralta's "fastball" and highlighted his performance in Game 4, calling him "Fastball Freddy." Peralta relied on his powerful four-seam fastball, giving up only one run and five hits over 5 1/3 innings in the decisive game. Now, Peralta will face his first World Series start against the Milwaukee Brewers, a team he once played for and holds dear.
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