Peralta has allowed 1 or fewer earned runs in 7 straight starts — but Cleveland's lineup has a path to getting to him in Game 2

Peralta has allowed 1 or fewer earned runs in 7 straight starts — but Cleveland's lineup has a path to getting to him in Game 2

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Guardians have a chance to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series before bringing the series home to Progressive Field. Standing in their way Tuesday is a veteran right-hander who has spent the better part of the last several seasons establishing himself as one of baseball’s more difficult strikeout pitchers.