Braves starter Williams Perez took a step back in his start on Friday against the Pirates. After allowing a total of two runs in his first three starts of the season, Perez allowed four runs on five hits over five innings of work in a no-decision on Friday. He walked five, a season-high, and struck out five batters, as his ERA increased to 3.55.
With the Braves up 3-1, the big blow against Perez came off the bat of Neil Walker, who took Perez deep for a three-run blast in the fith inning. Perez had not allowed a home run in any of his first three starts.
He'll look to get back on track in his next start, scheduled for Wednesday at home against the Padres