Peralta (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Mets, surrendering just one hit -- a solo home run -- while striking out eight batters and walking one through six innings.
The 27-year-old righty was brilliant in his first career Opening Day start, and a solo shot by Starling Marte in the second inning ended up being the Mets' only hit of the game. After the next batter, DJ Stewart, reached base on a walk, Peralta responded by retiring 13 consecutive batters. He will have some big shoes to fill as the Brewers' ace this year with Corbin Burnes now in Baltimore and Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) out for the season, but Thursday's outing may have been a good sign of what's to come this year. Peralta's next start will likely come Wednesday against the Twins in Milwaukee.