Juan Perez named to futures game

Sea Dogs relief pitcher Juan Perez was named to the Futures All-Star game to be played on July 11th. Perez has been the Sea Dogs second-best reliever this year (behind closer Joe Nelson), sporting a 2-0 record and 3 saves. In 37 1/3 IP, the 23-year old has a 2.41 ERA, a fine 1.10 WHIP, has averaged a strikeout per inning and has a 3:1 K:BB ratio. All impressive numbers. With the bullpen the source of many of the team's problems this year, Perez and Nelson have proven very steady. Perez, who is on the "International" squad, is the Red Sox' sole representative in the game.