Could Peralta and Imanaga’s Unbreakable Streak Leave Opponents Scoreless Again?

The Brewers were my team to run it back and once again lead the division. It seems like that might not be the case this year, but it is still early, so just hang on to that future for now. Coming into today’s contest, they are 16-18 with a 9-6 home record. They have lost both of the first two games against the Cubs and really don’t want to be swept by a division rival. The best way to describe the Brewers is that they are surprisingly competitive. Despite losing a lot of key pieces, they seem to remain in games and are at the very least considered playoff hopefuls. One guy who has certainly stepped up for them is today’s hurler, Freddy Peralta. Peralta for the season is 3-2 with a 2.52 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. Before you think this is a fluke, Peralta has shown in the past that he is capable of throwing like this for extended periods. Is he a true Ace? I’m more inclined to believe in him as a second starter, but he is among the best of those in the league. It hasn’t been extensive, but he has thrown to a 0.69 ERA in 13 home innings this season. Cubs hitters have struggled against him in their careers, hitting just .171 against him. 

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