Perez (2-6) pitched 3.2 innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks with two strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Astros.
Perez was hit early and often by the Astros, giving up at least one run in each the four innings he pitched. The long ball was especially a problem, as he served up three, including one to George Springer to lead off the game. This was the second straight start Perez has given up five earned runs. Since three solid outings to start the season, he's lost five of his last nine with an ERA of 5.44. Perez is not scheduled to start again until next Sunday, and he'll have to bring a much better effort, as he faces Max Scherzer and the Nationals.