{
  "id": 14374372,
  "title": "Freddy Peralta’s comments after hitting 99.4 in ALCS Game 2 will have Rays fans hyped",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/freddy-peraltas-comments-after-hitting-99-4-in-alcs-game-2-will-have",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/freddy-peralta-comments-hitting-99-051300133.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The recent ALCS Game 2 between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians saw Freddy Peralta make a significant impact, as his fastball velocity of 99.4 mph reached a career high. This performance, which led to a shutout inning start, has energized Rays fans and instilled confidence in manager Kevin Cash. Peralta, who struggled with the New York Mets' starting rotation, said his competitive nature and Dominican roots have prepared him for such high-pressure games. Since joining the Rays, he has maintained an impressive ERA of 3.25, with no earned runs in his last eight starts. This recent milestone in his career has further solidified his importance to the team's pursuit of the World Series title.",
  "summary": "To say that the 2026 MLB season has been trying for Freddy Peralta would be a major understatement. After all, the New York Mets acquired him with the expectation that he’ll help front their starting rotation. Instead, he struggled to the tune of a 4.99 ERA with the Mets, and he eventually landed on the Tampa Bay Rays via a trade at the deadline. […] The post Freddy Peralta’s comments after…",
  "key_points": [
    "Freddy Peralta's 99.4 mph fastball was his career high in ALCS Game 2",
    "His performance secured a shutout inning start for the Rays",
    "Peralta expressed confidence in his Dominican roots and competitive nature"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Peralta’s career-high velocity and recent scoreless streak transform him into a vital cornerstone for the Rays as they attempt to secure a World Series championship.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}