Event Brief
Oct 5, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
Rays seek 2-0 ALDS lead against Yankees
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Tampa Bay will try to take a 2-0 lead in its American League Division Series against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Manager Kevin Cash named right-hander Freddy Peralta the Game 2 starter over veteran Nick Martinez; Peralta has been on 10 days’ rest and posted a 0.96 ERA across his final five starts.
WHO: Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Freddy Peralta, Kevin Cash, Nick Martinez
WHAT: The Rays aim to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS, with Peralta starting Game 2.
WHEN: Oct 5, 2026 at 7:38 AM ET
WHERE: Tropicana Field
WHY: The Rays are playing Game 2 of the scheduled American League Division Series.
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