Here's a feel-good Mother's Day story. Freddy Peralta's family in the Dominican Republic had never seen him pitch as a professional when they flew up to Colorado, expecting to see him pitch Saturday night at Triple-A Colorado Springs. Instead, about 35 minutes before Saturday's game, as he was pulling on his uniform pants, Peralta was told he would be starting Sunday -- at Coors Field. Milwaukee Brewers starter Chase Anderson fell ill and the Brewers needed a starter.
Peralta made the trip more than worthwhile with a debut for the ages. With his mom, dad, girlfriend and other family members sitting behind home plate, Peralta took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and ended up with 13 strikeouts over 5 u2154 scoreless innings as the Brewers beat the Rockies 7-3.