Freddy Peralta solid in fastball-heavy start for Rays

ST. PETERSBURG — “Fastball Freddy” officially joined the Rays on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field.

Making his third appearance and first home start for Tampa Bay, Freddy Peralta cruised into the fifth inning with little difficulty. Leaning almost exclusively on his signature four-seamer, the right-hander allowed just one hit and one walk. This was the guy the Rays wanted at the Trade…