Chris Perez riding hot streak in save situations

ANAHEIM -- Indians closer Chris Perez has simply been lights-out recently. The right-hander has posted a 0.65 ERA and 13 saves over his past 27 appearances dating back to June 28.

His ERA is the lowest among American League relievers over that span and he's struck out 31 batters in 27 2/3 innings. Over his past 27 appearances, 26 have been scoreless.

"I feel confident and it's been a good month or so," Perez said. "I've been there in the eighth with jams and the ninth with a clean inning. But I don't really pay attention to that. I'm just trying to do my job and get hitters out and throwing quality strikes."

His work hasn't gone unnoticed by Indians manager Manny Acta, who has marveled at Perez's poise on the mound.

"Our guy has been good in any type of situation over the last months," Acta said. "His demeanor out there is to not allow anybody to get on and he's just been out there trying to dominate people and it's worked for him."



(mlb.com)