Jul 24
LHP Oliver Perez struck out a season-high 12 in the victory over Philadelphia. In 26 innings in four starts against the Phillies he's given up one run -- Jayson Werth's homer in the seventh -- for a 0.35 ERA.
Jul 24
Jay Cohen, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez struck out 12 in 7 2/3 innings Thursday, July 24. He extended his scoreless streak against the Philadelphia Phillies to 24 1/3 innings until giving up a home run in the seventh inning. Perez has allowed just four runs in his last four starts.
Jul 24
Perez struck out 12 and held the Phillies to one run on six hits in Thursday's win over Philadelphia.
Recommendation: It's outings like these that keep owners coming back for more despite Perez's inconsistency. He only issued one walk while throwing 65 of his 108 pitches for strikes on Thursday afternoon after walking nine batters in his previous 12 innings (two starts). Interestingly enough, the only splits he's shown consistently this season are better control against lefties and much better overall numbers in day games than in night contests.
