Peralta gave up two earned runs on five hits and one walk with three strikeouts in seven innings Tuesday against the Cardinals. He gave up both runs in the first inning, and then was dominant over his final six frames. Peralta has now logged three straight quality starts after a shaky end to July when he gave up 13 runs over his final two starts of the month. Last season, Peralta pitched a career-high 183.1 innings, but with two starts remaining in 2014, he should have no problem setting a new career high, as he already sits at 177.2. He has already given up more home runs (23) than he did last season (19), but all of his other numbers have improved, and if he can cut down on the long balls in 2015, Peralta could continue to ascend the National League pitching ranks. He'll take the mound next on Sunday in Pittsburgh, and then will make his last start of the regular season Sept. 27 at home against the Cubs.