Perez (2-1) threw 6.1 innings of scoreless ball in Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Phillies, surrendering two hits and a walk. He struck out four.
The 25-year-old was outstanding for the second time in the last three starts, stymying the Phillies' offense all afternoon and recording 13 swinging strikes in the process. The outing lowered Perez's May ERA to 3.10, and brought the batting average he's yielded to opposing teams to a stellar .178 for the month. His control has also been notable, as Perez has only handed out three free passes during May, as opposed to the eight he issued in three April starts. He'll try to stay on the right track in his next trip to the mound, Friday versus the Marlins.