Milwaukee Brewers’ Freddy Peralta Shines as They Face Los Angeles Dodgers
After a slow start to June, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta has been on a tear, proving his health and talent on the mound. Peralta will take the mound in the middle game of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, coming off a strong seven-inning outing against the Chicago Cubs where he gave up just one run on two hits.
In his past three starts, Peralta has been 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA, a stark improvement from his previous three starts where he was 1-1 with a 7.90 ERA. Despite the Brewers utilizing 16 different starters this season, Peralta has been a dependable force, with the team holding a five-game lead atop the National League Central.
Peralta, who is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA in four career starts against the Dodgers, remains confident in the Brewers’ abilities. He stated, “Maybe some people don’t see us like we’re going to be in a good spot…But we’re the Brewers, and we’ve been doing this for the last six years.”
In their recent game against the Dodgers, the Brewers lost 8-5 despite hitting their sixth grand slam in the past 13 games. The Dodgers displayed their power with three home runs from Will Smith and another from Miguel Vargas. Despite trailing by three runs in the fourth inning, the Dodgers tied the game in the seventh before securing a win with Freddie Freeman’s go-ahead two-run single in the eighth.
Looking ahead, the Dodgers will rely on left-hander James Paxton (7-2, 4.28 ERA) to bounce back after a tough outing against the San Francisco Giants. The Brewers, who Paxton has yet to face in his career, will look to capitalize on his recent struggles on the mound.
Both teams are gearing up for an exciting matchup, with Peralta leading the charge for the Brewers and the Dodgers looking to continue their power-hitting display. As the series unfolds, baseball fans can expect a thrilling showdown between two talented teams vying for a crucial win in the midst of a competitive season.
–Field Level Media
