MILWAUKEE -- With Friday's news of a setback for right-hander Zach Davies just as left-hander Brent Suter hit the disabled list, starting pitching is at a premium for the Brewers while GM David Stearns weighs adding reinforcements.
In other words, Milwaukee needs performances from the likes of rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta. And despite another shaky beginning and some bullpen trouble behind him in a 5-4 win over the Braves at Miller Park, Peralta delivered.
Tyler Saladino hit a two-run home run and Jesus Aguilar followed four batters later with a three-run blast off Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz in the third, and Peralta pitched six quality innings for his second victory in as many starts in front of the home fans.