Braves starter Williams Perez had a rough outing against the Marlins on Wednesday. The young right-hander allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits over five innings. He walked one and did not strike anyone out, en route to the 7-3 loss.
Perez (4-6, 5.65 ERA) allowed two runs in the second inning, but the Braves rallied back with three in the third to give Perez a lead. He gave that lead right back however, as the Marlins scored one in the fourth and three more in the fifth, including a two-run home run by Marcell Ozuna.
Perez has had some difficulties lately. He hasn't won a start since June 20 and has lost six of his last seven starts. He has given up four earned runs or more in four consecutive outings.