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Perez Struggles: 5 Runs Allowed in Tough Loss
7 May
Summary
- Perez took the loss, allowing five runs on four hits and five walks.
- This marks his third consecutive start where he failed to complete six innings.
- Despite control issues, he recorded his fourth straight game with six or more strikeouts.
Pitcher Perez (2-4) was tagged with the loss on Wednesday, his third consecutive defeat. He surrendered five runs on four hits and five walks over five innings against the Orioles, striking out six batters. This outing marked the third straight start where Perez failed to complete at least six frames and the second time in his last three appearances he allowed at least four earned runs.
While control issues were evident, with five walks contributing to his struggles, Perez also extended a positive trend. This was his fourth consecutive outing featuring six or more strikeouts. He will carry a 5.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 45:21 K:BB ratio across 41.1 innings into his next tentative start against the Twins on the road next week.
