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Fastball Freddy Peralta delivered when it mattered most, earning ALCS MVP honors as the Tampa Bay Rays punched their ticket to the World Series. Down two games to one against Cleveland, the Rays rattled off two straight wins on the road, then closed it out at home in dominant fashion. Peralta's fastball was simply untouchable.
Shifting to the hardwood, the NBA season is officially underway, and the Boston Celtics open on the road tonight in Detroit against the Pistons. It is the first game of a brand new season, and if you want to catch it, check your local listings and streaming options for tip-off time and channel information. Championship banner or not, Boston comes in with a target on their back.
And over in the WNBA Finals, Angel Reese made an absolutely undeniable statement in Game Two. Demanding the ball and backing it up with thirty points and sixteen rebounds, Reese delivered one of the finest performances in Finals history, fueling the Dream against the Valkyries. When a player tells you she needs the rock and then does that, you listen.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
