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Freddy Peralta's six scoreless innings leads Rays to 3-0 win over Tigers
Peralta allowed two hits and four strikeouts, and Tampa Bay improved to 79-54 with its third win in four games.
On Wednesday, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta threw six scoreless innings to lead the Rays to a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Peralta struck out four batters and allowed only two singles in his first win with his new team.
Following an infield single by Chandler Simpson in the second inning, Jonny DeLuca's double gave the Rays a 2-0 lead. Tampa Bay added a third run in the sixth on a sacrifice fly by Liam Hicks.
Relievers Kevin Kelly and Tyler Wells preserved the shutout, with Wells securing his fifth save in the ninth inning. The efficient contest lasted 2 hours, 3 minutes and included no walks from the Rays' pitching staff.
The AL East-leading Rays have won three of their last four games, ending a recent series-loss streak. Meanwhile, the Tigers have dropped 10 of 12 contests, continuing their offensive struggles.
Detroit will rest Thursday before facing former ace LHP Tarik Skubal and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series. Meanwhile, the Rays are off Thursday before hosting the San Diego Padres, with LHP Shane McClanahan scheduled to start Friday.