# Rays clinch playoff spot with Peralta's strong finish

> Rays secure postseason berth after Peralta's 5 1/3 scoreless innings.
- Title: Rays clinch playoff spot with Peralta's strong finish · Mlb
- Summary: Rays secure postseason berth after Peralta's 5 1/3 scoreless innings. Rays win 2-0 against Phillies to clinch 97th regular season win, securing ALDS berth…
- Keywords: rays, peralta, phillies, al division series, mlb, postseason, freddy peralta, bryan baker, chandler simpson, manuel rodriguez, sports, clinch
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/rays-win-97th-game-behind-freddy-peralta
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- Topics: rays, peralta, phillies, al division series, mlb, postseason, freddy peralta, bryan baker, chandler simpson, manuel rodriguez, sports
## Rays clinch playoff spot
Rays clinch 97th regular season win to secure ALDS berth.
## Peralta's postseason push
Peralta works 5 1/3 scoreless innings against Phillies.
## Phillies' wild card race
Phillies need win to hold final nl wild card spot.
## Rays' playoff readiness
Rays prepare for alds with strong pitching rotation.
## Peralta's recent form
Peralta 5-0 with 0.79 era in last six starts.
## Simpson's injury scare
Simpson fouled ball off foot but returns to play.
## Rodríguez returns
Rodríguez reinstated from injured list for postseason.
## Key takeaway

Rays win 2-0 against Phillies to clinch 97th regular season win, securing ALDS berth with Peralta's strong postseason performance.