Lopez Scratched, Perez Steps In as Emergency Starter
Reynaldo Lopez did not take the mound as scheduled; Martin Perez replaced him on short notice and has a no-hitter through six innings.
Reynaldo Lopez was pulled from his scheduled start under unclear circumstances, with Martin Perez named as his replacement. Perez reportedly learned of the assignment within roughly 90 minutes of first pitch. Despite the short notice, Perez has been dominant, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning on just 59 pitches. The reason for Lopez's scratch has not yet been confirmed.
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