Perez Makes Surprise Start, Nearly Throws No-Hitter
Martin Perez was an unplanned starter who came close to a no-hitter, with manager Walt Weiss and Perez both caught off guard by the assignment.
Martin Perez was thrust into an unexpected starting role with little advance notice, a scenario chaotic enough that he called his wife before taking the mound. Manager Walt Weiss reportedly referenced Seinfeld to describe the unusual situation. Perez responded by flirting with a no-hitter in the outing. The circumstances suggest a same-day pitching decision driven by an unplanned need, likely tied to another pitcher's unavailability.
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