The Milwaukee Brewers have seen a lot of changes in their starting rotation over the past year. However, one pitcher who has remained consistent is Freddy Peralta. In Friday night’s game against the D-backs, Peralta once again showed his reliability.
Peralta earned the win in his 30th start of the season, making it two consecutive seasons where he has reached that milestone for Milwaukee. The right-hander expressed how much this achievement means to him and how good he feels about his performance so far.
Although Peralta’s outing may not have been dominant, he still managed to strike out five batters over five innings while allowing just one run on six hits and four walks. He continues to prove that he can take the ball every fifth day and put his team in a position to succeed.
This consistency is crucial for the Brewers, especially considering their recent losses in their starting rotation due to trades and injuries. While they added Frankie Montas at the Trade Deadline to strengthen their rotation, it is Peralta who has set the standard among his fellow pitchers with his resilience throughout the season.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Peralta’s leadership and how it inspired other pitchers on the team to keep pushing through despite any challenges they may face.
In addition to helping secure a win for his team, Peralta also played a role in reducing Milwaukee’s magic number to clinch the National League Central division title over their rivals, the Cubs.
Peralta faced off against Arizona knowing firsthand how dangerous their lineup can be. He was determined to shut them down and put up zeros on the scoreboard. Despite some trouble in the first inning, where he allowed one run, Peralta managed to navigate through the game effectively.
The Brewers’ offense finally came alive when Rhys Hoskins hit a two-run homer off D-backs pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez. This swing of Hoskins’ bat provided all of Milwaukee’s runs for a 2-1 victory.
After Peralta left after five innings, four relievers stepped up and combined for four hitless innings of relief pitching.
While this win may not have been flashy or extravagant, it reflects what defines this Brewers team throughout this season – finding ways to win no matter what. With only 15 games remaining before playoffs begin, including matchups against playoff contenders, these final games will test Milwaukee as they prepare for October baseball.
Peralta emphasized staying focused on each moment of gameplay without dwelling on mistakes or setbacks but instead moving forward with confidence.
