Jul 30, 2020; New York City, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Every fifth game is Martin Perez Day for Boston Red Sox fans
Martin Perez arrived last year as a rather unheralded free-agent signing who was expected to shore up the back of the Boston Red Sox rotation. The lefty exceeded those expectations, emerging as a fan-favorite whose enthusiasm provided a sliver of joy during an otherwise dreadful 2020 season.