‘Fastball Freddy’ Peralta named ALCS MVP after pitching Rays into World Series

Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award.

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:23 AM

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Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP after helping pitch the Tampa Bay Rays into the World Series.
Peralta posted a 2-0 record with a 0.75 ERA across three appearances against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Rays defeated the Guardians 7-3 on Monday night to secure the American League pennant.

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Freddy Peralta won the American League Championship Series MVP award after pitching the Tampa Bay Rays into the World Series. Peralta finished the series against the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA across three appearances, including two starts. In Monday's clinching 7-3 victory, the right-hander allowed one run and five hits across 5⅓ innings.

Peralta, who was acquired from the New York Mets before the trade deadline, has allowed one run or fewer across his last 10 appearances. Rays manager Kevin Cash praised Peralta's performance and velocity, and Peralta will now face his former club, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the World Series.

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