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Rays Tap Peralta for Game 2 Start Over Martinez
5 Oct
Summary
- Freddy Peralta selected to start Game 2 of ALDS over Nick Martinez.
- Peralta rested for 10 days, Martinez for 9 days between starts.
- Peralta has allowed only three earned runs in his last six starts.
As the Tampa Bay Rays lead their ALDS series 1-0 against the New York Yankees, a key decision has been made regarding the Game 2 starting pitcher. Freddy Peralta has been selected to take the mound, a move that may surprise some but is strategically sound for the team.
Peralta's last appearance was on September 25th, providing him with 10 days of rest before his crucial postseason start. This timing is seen as optimal, preventing him from having an excessively long layoff. Conversely, Nick Martinez, the presumed starter for Game 3, will have nine days between starts, with his last regular-season outing on September 27th.
Martinez's recent performance has been inconsistent, giving up at least two earned runs in his last three starts. In contrast, Peralta has been lights-out, boasting an impressive 0.79 ERA over 34 innings in his last six starts, with the Rays winning all of those games. This stellar run, including a strong finish after a mid-season trade from the Milwaukee Brewers, solidifies his claim to the Game 2 start.
