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Milwaukee Still Loves Him, but Freddy Peralta Will Try Beating the Brewers in World Series Game 3 – WTOP News
Peralta has a 0.90 ERA over his last nine starts as Tampa Bay tries to avoid a 2-0 series deficit.
On Monday, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta will start Game 3 of the World Series in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the Rays trail the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0.
Peralta spent eight seasons with the Brewers before a trade to the New York Mets, where he struggled with a 4.99 ERA, but revitalized his career after joining Tampa Bay.
During his last nine starts, Peralta has posted an MLB-leading 0.90 ERA, allowing only two runs over 16 2/3 innings this postseason while earning American League Championship Series MVP honors.
The Milwaukee Brewers lead the series 2-0 after winning two tight contests, with their bullpen having been dominant throughout the postseason, holding opponents to minimal production.
Left-Hander Robert Gasser, nicknamed 'Bobby Diesel,' will start for Milwaukee, allowing just one run over nine postseason innings as Peralta seeks to win against his former team.