Freddy Peralta’s wild run with Rays is like no other since 1968
In August, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the New York Mets . Just a few days later, he was named AL Pitcher of the Month. Apparently, it was a sign of bigger things to come for the Rays. On Monday, Peralta and Tampa Bay reached the World Series after outclassing the Cleveland Guardians , 7-3, in Game 6 of the ALCS at […] The post Freddy Peralta’s wild run with Rays is…
Freddy Peralta's incredible season with the Tampa Bay Rays is unlike anything seen since 1968. In August, the Rays traded for the pitcher from the New York Mets, and just a few days later, he was named AL Pitcher of the Month. By Monday, Peralta and the Rays reached the World Series, clinching the victory in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. The 30-year-old ace allowed only one run over five innings, earning him the MVP of the best-of-seven series.
Peralta's recent performance over the last 10 appearances, dating back to the regular season, includes a remarkable 50.0+ total innings pitched in all 10 games while allowing just one run. Additionally, the Rays won every single one of those games. The last two MLB pitchers to accomplish such a feat over a stretch of 10 appearances (regular/postseason) were Bob Gibson (1968) and Walter Johnson (1913), both of whom went on to win championships.
The Rays acquired Peralta by sending Aidan Smith, Gary Gill Hill, and Emilien Pitre to the New York Mets. His arrival has proven to be a perfect time for the franchise, as they reached the World Series for the first time since 2020. In the World Series, the Rays will face their former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, who signed Peralta in 2018.
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