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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County

Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta faces his old team in World Series Game 3 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays

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Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays against his former team on Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida. Milwaukee currently leads the series 2-0. Peralta received a warm welcome and cheers from Milwaukee fans during the first two games of the series despite playing for the opposing team.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of the World Series will determine the champion of Major League Baseball, with the Milwaukee Brewers holding a two-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays entering Game 3.

Key Facts

  • Freddy Peralta is scheduled to start Game 3 of the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers lead the World Series 2-0 after the first two games.
  • Peralta spent his first eight major league seasons playing for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2018 to 2025.
  • The Brewers traded Peralta to the New York Mets in January in exchange for pitcher Brandon Sproat and infielder Jett Williams.
  • After struggling with the Mets, Peralta was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays at the trade deadline for a package of prospects including Aidan Smith, Émilien Pitre, and Gary Gill Hill.
  • Peralta was named the most valuable player of the AL Championship Series with Tampa Bay.
  • 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.

Who's Mentioned

PersonBrandon Woodruff“Milwaukee Brewers pitcher.”PersonJett Williams“Infielder involved in the trade between the Mets and Brewers.”PersonKevin Cash“Tampa Bay Rays manager.”locationNew York“Location associated with the New York Mets.”locationSt. Petersburg“City in Florida where Game 3 of the World Series is scheduled.”PersonPat Murphy“Milwaukee Brewers manager.”PersonGary Gill Hill“Pitcher traded to Tampa Bay.”locationFlorida“State where Game 3 will take place.”locationSan Francisco“Location associated with the San Francisco Giants.”PersonÉmilien Pitre“Infielder traded to Tampa Bay.”PersonBrandon Sproat“Pitcher traded by the Mets to the Brewers.”PersonTaylor Walls“Tampa Bay Rays shortstop.”PersonWilly Adames“San Francisco Giants shortstop who previously played with Peralta.”locationMilwaukee“City where the first two games of the World Series were played.”PersonFreddy Peralta“Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher facing his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, i”PersonAidan Smith“Outfielder traded to Tampa Bay.”