Fortes back for Game 3, catching Peralta after daughter's birth

First child Noa was born Sunday in Jupiter.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Rays catcher Nick Fortes took an early-morning flight Sunday to get home to Jupiter, Fla., to be present for the birth o Via @Buster_ESPN on X

What happened: Nick Fortes flew to Jupiter, Fla., early Sunday for the birth of his first child, Noa. He drove back across the state to rejoin Tampa Bay for Game 3 of the World Series, where he catches Freddy Peralta.

Why it matters: Tampa Bay opens Game 3 with the Milwaukee Brewers ahead 2-0 in the series. Continuity at catcher keeps the Game 3 battery set for a scoreless start.

What to watch: Game 3 has yet to start, with Peralta opening alongside Fortes.

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