# Freddy Peralta's Fastball Dominance

> Peralta's 99 mph fastball tops ALCS Game 2 with 71.7% usage rate.
- Title: Freddy Peralta's Fastball Dominance · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Peralta's 99 mph fastball tops ALCS Game 2 with 71.7% usage rate. Freddy Peralta's 99 mph fastball secured a scoreless start for the Rays in ALCS Game 2.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/freddy-peralta-pitches-scoreless-ball-in-2026-alcs-game-2
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## Fastball Freddy's nickname
Freddy Peralta earned his nickname for a reason with a 99 mph fastball.
## Scoreless ALCS start
Peralta pitched six scoreless innings in Rays' 3-1 win over Guardians.
## Fastball dominance
Peralta used 71 four-seam fastballs at 99 mph in his career-best start.
## Postseason record
Peralta's 71.7% fastball usage rate is his highest since June 11, 2019.
## Key takeaway

Freddy Peralta's 99 mph fastball secured a scoreless start for the Rays in ALCS Game 2.