Peralta provided the Cardinals all the offense they would need in the 3-1 win over Los Angeles Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and knocking in the third run on an eighth inning single. In almost a season and a half as the Cardinals shortstop Peralta is shaping up to be quite a bargain and terrific signing by general manager John Mozeliak. For the season Peralta is hitting .310/.373/.519 with eight home runs, 25 runs scored and 30 RBI while providing excellent defense.