Freddy Peralta shuts down Guardians as Rays even ALCS
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Key Points:
- Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings, allowing four hits and striking out six, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians to even the ALCS at 1-1.
- A critical defensive error by Jose Ramirez in the fourth inning led to three unearned runs, which proved decisive in the Rays' win.
- Liam Hicks contributed a two-run single following the error, helping the Rays build a 3-0 lead that their pitching staff maintained.
- Rookie Parker Messick took the loss for Cleveland, giving up six hits and three unearned runs in five innings.
- The series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Thursday, with the Rays looking to build momentum after splitting the first two games at Tropicana Field.
