Swats two-run homer Peralta went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run in Friday's 13-5 win against the Rays. Impact Peralta singled and scored in the third inning and added a two-run blast to right field in the fourth. The long ball was his first in 15 games, though the veteran outfielder kept up his good hitting even during the power drought, batting .286 with a 5:6 BB:K. On the season, Peralta is slashing .278/.340/.438 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 29 runs and two stolen bases over 212 plate appearances.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE