Freddy Peralta pitches for the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers

Freddy Peralta is taking the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series against his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, tonight, at Tropicana Field. After dropping the first two games, the Rays are counting on Peralta to help turn the series around and avoid falling into a 3-0 hole. He'll face Milwaukee left-hander Robert Gasser in a matchup with huge stakes. Peralta spent his first eight major league seasons with the Brewers from 2018 to 2025, recording a 70-42 record, a 3.59 ERA, and 1,153 strikeouts before being traded to the New York Mets in January 2026. After struggling in New York with a 4.99 ERA, he was acquired by Tampa Bay at the August 3 trade deadline and completely turned his season around. Peralta went on to win ALCS MVP and post a 7-0 record with a 0.89 ERA over his last 10 appearances. For Brewers fans, seeing Peralta pitch against the team he once called home is an emotional moment. After eight seasons in Milwaukee, he became a fan favorite and a major part of the franchise. Now, with the two teams facing off on baseball's biggest stage, fans are watching a familiar face take the mound on the opposite side, hoping to lead Tampa Bay back into the series.