How the Rays fixed Freddy Peralta: The changes that propelled him back to ace form after ugly Mets stint
Peralta, starting for Tampa in a must-win World Series Game 3, has been dominant since a midseason trade The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play in their first World Series game at Tropicana Field since 2008 against the New York Mets. Right-hander Freddy Peralta, who was traded from the Mets at the trade deadline, is expected to start Game 3. This marks his return to form after a poor performance in Game 6 of the ALCS. The Rays made several changes to Peralata's delivery, including taking away the full windup and allowing him to pitch from the stretch, improving his command and location. The team also added an extension and increased the ball's velocity and vertical break zone.
Published : 5 hours ago by Mike Axisa in Sports
When the Tampa Bay Rays return home Monday for the first World Series game at Tropicana Field since 2008, they will give the ball to one of their shortest-tenured players. Right-hander Freddy Peralta ... [8801 symbols]
Topics: Baseball, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays
