Peralta shines as Rays seize on Ramírez error to level ALCS against Guardians

Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night, leveling the American League Championship Series at 1-1. The Rays capitalized on a pivotal fourth-inning fielding error by Guardians third baseman José Ramírez, which opened the door for Liam Hicks to drive in two runs with a single to right-center.

Peralta allowed just four hits and struck out six to secure the win before three Tampa Bay relievers closed out the game, with Bryan Baker earning the save in the ninth. Cleveland rookie starter Parker Messick took the loss after surrendering three unearned runs across five innings. The best-of-seven series now moves to Cleveland for Game 3 on Thursday.