José Ramírez's recent blunder serves as a reminder that even elite stars are prone to mistakes in high-leverage postseason moments. Such errors can swing series outcomes, making mental discipline just as important as physical talent during October.
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Freddy Peralta's gem, José Ramírez's blunder lead Rays past Guardians to tie ALCS
After a Game 1 loss for their first defeat of the postseason, the Tampa Bay Rays needed a Game 2 hero to avoid digging an 0-2 hole at home. The trade-deadline acquisition from the New York Mets, who has turned a corner since joining the Rays, delivered with six scoreless innings in a sensational start Tuesday. His effort anchored a 3-1 win for Tampa Bay in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. The win was aided by a blunder from seven-time Guardians All-Star José Ramírez, who's used to playing the hero for Cleveland. But on Tuesday, it was a fourth-inning error by Ramírez that allowed the Rays to take control with three unearned runs. With the victory, the Rays tied the ALCS 1-1. After a travel day Wednesday, the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Thursday. Freddy Peralta delivered in the clutch with six shutout innings Tuesday in Game 2. The game went into the fourth inning in a scoreless tie as Peralta and Guardians rookie starter Parker Messick traded blows. But in the bottom of the frame, a heads-up challenge from the Rays and Ramírez's error opened the door for Tampa Bay. After Junior Caminero drew a walk, Victor Mesa Jr. hit into what was called a double play on the field for the would-be first and second outs of the inning. But the Rays correctly challenged that Nathaniel Lowe's foot wasn't on the bag, and the out at first base was overturned. This saved out proved critical.
By Jason OwensOctober 13, 2026Yahoo Sports
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