Peralta to start Game 3 against former Brewers team

Former Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays, facing the team and fans who cheered him through his first eight major-league seasons. The Brewers lead the series 2-0, and Peralta’s start is crucial as Tampa Bay tries to avoid falling further behind. After struggling with the Mets earlier this season, Peralta has rebounded spectacularly since joining the Rays, winning his last nine starts and allowing just two runs in 16⅔ postseason innings; he was also named AL Championship Series MVP. The turnaround followed adjustments to his delivery and pitching approach, and has restored his standing as an elite starter. With free agency approaching, his late-season performance could significantly strengthen his negotiating position.