Tue Apr 01 23:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Sox’s Pérez Dominates in Debut, Combining for Two-Hitter in 9-0 Shutout
**CHICAGO, IL –** Veteran pitcher Martín Pérez dazzled in his Chicago White Sox debut, leading the team to a 9-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Pérez tossed six no-hit innings, striking out nine batters – matching a career high – before being pulled as a precautionary measure. The combined effort by Pérez, Mike Vasil, and Brandon Eisert resulted in a two-hit shutout, extending the Sox’s remarkable scoreless streak to 23 innings this season.
Pérez, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal this offseason, displayed masterful control despite lacking his peak velocity. He credited his success to pitching savvy and ball movement. The Twins finally broke up the no-hit bid in the seventh inning with a single by Willi Castro off reliever Vasil, who was making his major league debut.
The Sox offense provided ample support, exploding for nine runs in the early innings. Andrew Vaughn blasted a three-run homer in the first, Andrew Benintendi added a three-run shot of his own in the second (his 100th career home run), and Michael A. Taylor contributed a two-run homer in the third. The offensive outburst chased Twins starter Chris Paddack after just 3 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable praised Pérez’s performance and leadership, highlighting his veteran influence on the team’s young pitching staff. Pérez himself expressed satisfaction with the win, acknowledging the strategic decision to remove him after six innings to preserve his health for the long season.
The victory marks a strong start for the White Sox pitching staff, who have yet to allow an earned run through four games. Pérez’s stellar debut, combined with the team’s offensive power, suggests a promising season ahead for Chicago.
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