Freddy Peralta showcased a new approach in his return to the rotation

Apr 8 2021 by Brew Crew Ball

 
Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Fastball Freddy? Far from it.

On Tuesday night, Freddy Peralta made his first start since July 26 of last season. While not the most efficient outing (four walks and 91 pitches in five innings), Peralta kept the Chicago Cubs off the board while limiting them to just one hit. It was not the first successful start of his career, but it was perhaps the most notable one since his debut in 2018. The hurler commonly referred to as “Fastball Freddy” threw 44...

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