ACLS notebook: Freddy Peralta flourishing since trade from Mets to Rays

Freddy Peralta has been thriving since the Tampa Bay Rays acquired him from the New York Mets in August for three minor leaguers. In Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Florida, the right-hander delivered a 3-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians by allowing four hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings, throwing 68 of 99 pitches for strikes. The 30-year-old improved to a 5-2 record and a 3.25 ERA in 10 regular-season starts with Tampa Bay, including a late-September stretch of 4-0 and a 0.96 ERA, plus AL Pitcher of the Month honors. He also posted a one-run effort in the ALDS vs. the Yankees and hit a season-high 99.4 mph fastball. Cleveland’s Parker Messick, a rookie, allowed three unearned runs on six hits and two walks in five innings.