Rangers pitcher Martin Perez didn't factor into the decision in his team's 2-1 loss to the Royals Friday, giving up one earned run on seven hits and four walks while striking out three in 5 2/3 innings.
Perez worked in and out of trouble all night but couldn't manage to secure his 10th win. He goes into his final start Wednesday against the Astros with a 9-5 record, 3.54 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 71:34 K:BB ratio.