Martin Perez Shines, Pirates Still Fall Short
by Chase Davis | Pirates Correspondent | Fri, Jul 5th 9:44am EDT
Martin Perez delivered a strong performance, tossing 7.1 scoreless innings while allowing six hits and one walk against the Cardinals on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact:
He struck out two batters and threw 92 pitches. Despite his solid outing, Perez's season has been less than stellar, marked by a 4.72 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP over 13 starts. His low strikeout rate of 6.8 K/9 and high BABIP of .343 suggest he's been battling inconsistency and perhaps some bad luck. This latest performance could be a sign of turning things around, but fantasy managers should remain cautious given his overall season metrics. His ability to pitch deep into games without allowing runs is a positive sign, but the lack of strikeouts limits his upside in fantasy formats that heavily weigh this category.
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