Saturday, April 17, 2004

Oliver Perez at Shea

Four innings, 46 pitches. Oliver Perez is looking good today. Pitch counts aren't everything but they are especially important with this guy.

... five innings, 52 pitches. Only two Ks. I like it. He gets in trouble when he tries to K everyone.

... six innings, 74 pitches. Gives up a leadoff single and strikes out the side (a backup catcher, a pitcher, and Kaz Matsui). All while doing funny things with his windup to hold the runner on base. Threw in a balk for good measure too. Here's hoping for a quick seventh.

... gets two outs in the seventh, throws seven straight balls, a strike, then ball four. Mac pulls him. Good call. Leave the poker table while you're ahead. Papers should say good things about Perez tomorrow.

... sweet, sweeet win of a road series. A win tomorrow would be gravy indeed.

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