NewsWPLG Local 10October 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta faces his old team in World Series Game 3 for the Tampa Bay Rays
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Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta will start for the Tampa Bay Rays against Milwaukee in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida. Milwaukee currently leads the series 2-0. Despite playing for the opposing team, Peralta continues to receive warm support from Milwaukee fans after spending his first eight major league seasons with the franchise.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The Tampa Bay Rays rely on a pitcher who experienced a severe slump with the New York Mets earlier in the season before turning his performance around following a acquisition.
Key Facts
- Freddy Peralta is set to start Game 3 of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Milwaukee leads the World Series 2-0 heading into Game 3 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Peralta spent his first eight major league seasons playing for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2018 to 2025.
- The Brewers traded Peralta in January to the New York Mets in exchange for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams.
- Peralta struggled significantly with the Mets, going 5-9 with a 4.99 ERA before being traded to Tampa Bay at the deadline.
- After joining the Tampa Bay Rays, Peralta was named the most valuable player of the AL Championship Series.
- Tampa Bay has won each of Peralta's last nine starts, during which he posted an MLB-leading 0.90 ERA.
- Peralta allowed only two runs over 16 2/3 innings in the postseason prior to Game 3.
- The Mets traded Peralta to Tampa Bay for a package of prospects including Aidan Smith, Émilien Pitre, and Gary Gill Hill.
Who's Mentioned
PersonBrandon Woodruff“Pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.”PersonJett Williams“Infielder traded to the Brewers.”PersonKevin Cash“Manager of the Tampa Bay Rays.”locationNew York“City associated with Peralta's former team during the season.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Major League Baseball team playing in the World Series.”locationSt. Petersburg“Location of Game 3 in Florida.”PersonPat Murphy“Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.”PersonGary Gill Hill“Pitcher traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.”locationFlorida“State where Game 3 is being played.”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Major League Baseball team leading the World Series 2-0.”locationSan Francisco“City associated with shortstop Willy Adames' team.”PersonÉmilien Pitre“Infielder traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.”PersonBrandon Sproat“Pitcher traded to the Brewers.”PersonTaylor Walls“Shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays.”PersonWilly Adames“Shortstop for the San Francisco Giants.”locationMilwaukee“City where the first two games of the World Series were played.”PersonFreddy Peralta“Starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays facing his former team, the Milwaukee Br”PersonAidan Smith“Outfielder traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.”OrganizationNew York Mets“Peralta's team earlier in the season before being traded.”