Eury Perez, Marlins blank slumping Pirates
Rookie Eury Perez extended his streak to 21 consecutive scoreless innings, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 2-0 win over the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.
The Pirates have lost 12 of their past 13 games.
Perez (5-1) allowed just four hits -- all singles -- and one walk in six innings. He has the longest active scoreless streak in the majors, and he also matched his career high with nine strikeouts,