Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta is named ALCS MVP
Peralta, a two-time All-Star, will face his former club, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the World Series after Tampa Bay's ALCS run.
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What happened
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta was named the most valuable player of the American League Championship Series. The Rays acquired Peralta after a difficult stint with the New York Mets, and he has since turned his season around. He now faces the Milwaukee Brewers, his former team, in the World Series.
Why it matters
Peralta's turnaround has helped send the Rays to the World Series. The matchup puts him against the team he pitched for before joining Tampa Bay.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 11:50 AM ET: Drew Rasmussen delivers another strong performance in Game 5 of the ALCS, and Peralta is set to take the ball that night.
- Oct 20, 1:04 AM ET: Peralta is named ALCS MVP, and the Rays prepare to face the Brewers in the World Series.
Coverage
- Freddy Peralta, ALCS MVP, wasn’t good with the Mets this year (Yahoo Sports)
- Rays’ Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP before facing former team Brewers in World Series (Yahoo Sports)
- The Opener: Rasmussen, Messick, Peralta (mlbtraderumors.com)
- The Rays brought out the best in Freddy Peralta -- now he can pitch them into the World Series (espn.com)
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