The Aporia · Freddy Peralta stunned Steve Cohen took in latest sterling Rays ALCS start

Freddy Peralta, a former New York Mets pitcher now playing for the Tampa Bay Rays, pitched six scoreless innings in Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday against the Guardians, helping his team tie the series at one game each. Steve Cohen, the owner of the Mets who traded Peralta earlier this year, was unexpectedly present at Tropicana Field to watch Peralta’s performance. Despite an underwhelming stint with the Mets where he posted a 5-9 record and a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts, Peralta has been successful with the Rays since August, recording a 5-2 record and a 3.25 ERA during the regular season.

Written by AI on 2026-10-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In Game 2 of the ALCS on October 14, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1, evening the series at 1-1. Rookie left-hander Parker Messick struggled as José Ramírez made a critical error in the fourth inning when he failed to cover third base and misplayed a grounder, leading to three unearned runs for the Rays. Freddy Peralta pitched six innings for Tampa Bay, allowing only four hits while striking out five batters. Mets owner Steve Cohen was reportedly at Tropicana Field to watch Peralta's performance; the pitcher expressed surprise but noted his positive relationship with Cohen from when he played for the Mets earlier in 2026.

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“I don’t know if he came to watch just the game or maybe me too, but what I can say is that we have a good relationship and when he traded for me [in January] he texted me, we spoke, also when we were in spring training we had really good communication.

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🔮 “I don’t know if he came to watch just the game or maybe me too, but what I can say is that we have a good relationship and when he traded for me [in January] he texted me, we spoke, also when we were in spring training we had really good communication.

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Freddy Peralta stunned Steve Cohen took in latest sterling Rays ALCS start · assertive framing

Ex-Met Freddy Peralta had an up-and-down 2026 season, but when it’s mattered the most, he’s delivered. asserted

he → have → season

In Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday, the Rays pitcher tossed six scoreless innings to help Tampa Bay even up the series with the Guardians at a game apiece. asserted

Bay → toss → game

His former employer, Mets owner Steve Cohen, was in attendance at Tropicana Field to see the former Met take the mound — a fact that surprised Peralta. asserted

that → see → Peralta

“Oh, I had no idea,” Peralta admitted postgame. asserted

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I think that he’s awesome. asserted

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I’m happy that he was here. asserted

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Peralta was sent to the Mets in a trade with the Brewers on Jan 21. asserted

Peralta → send → Jan

In 22 starts in Queens, he went 5-9 with a 4.99 ERA, far from what the Mets had hoped Peralta would bring. asserted

Peralta → go → what

Upon arriving in Tampa via trade deadline deal in August, Peralta found his groove, posting a 5-2 record with a 3.25 ERA during his regular season stint. asserted

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Across 10.2 innings of work thus far in the 2026 postseason, Peralta has given up just one run. asserted

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The Mets couldn’t get the best out of Peralta, but he’s recorded two solid playoff starts for the Rays, signaling that Peralta could be the newest of the list of success stories for pitchers in Tampa Bay. uncertain

Peralta → get → Bay

Freddy Peralta stunned Steve Cohen took in latest sterling Rays ALCS start

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