Odalis Perez is perfect for six innings as the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 10 – 0, at Wrigley Field, but he winds up with a one-hitter after speedy Corey Patterson beats out a bad-hop infield single leading off the 7th. Perez faces the minimum 27 batters in his first career shutout.

 

On April 26, 2002 — Odalis Perez is perfect for six innings as the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 10 – 0, at Wrigley Field, but he winds up with a one-hitter after speedy Corey Patterson beats out a bad-hop infield single leading off the 7th. Perez faces the minimum 27 batters in his first career shutout.

 

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