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Perez lacking put-away pitch against Indians
- Updated: August 27, 2016
ARLINGTON — Despite Martin Perez’s struggles since the beginning of July, the Rangers left-hander has continued to be one of the best pitchers in the Majors at home. Entering his start Friday against the Indians, his 2.36 ERA through 13 starts at home was the lowest in the American League.
But the Indians were able to get to him at Globe Life Park on Friday night, scoring six runs on 10 hits off Perez as the Rangers lost, 12-1. It was the most runs Perez has allowed in a home start this year and the 10 hits matched a career high.
“More than anything, it came down to execution tonight for Martin,” Rangers manager Jeff Banister said.
It continued what’s been a string of rough outings for Perez. Over his last 10 starts, he has a 6.30 ERA. In six of those starts, he’s allowed at least five runs. Perez had just one outing of five or more runs through his first 17 starts of the year.
“Obviously, when he goes out and continues a trend, there is some concern,” Banister said. “Not concern with the stuff as much as execution, …
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