He had never pitched a complete-game victory in the major leagues.
In 1995, he pitched complete-game victories in his last three starts and never got a chance to go for No. 20.
Two seasons of shoulder injuries have resulted in three pitching victories, but Perez still reported to camp when he was ready.
Frazier finished the Series with two pitching victories, four home runs and a .600 batting average.
Following the challenge, Sorrell went on to pitch a 12-inning victory over State College.
Ruth then pitched a complete-game victory in the nightcap.
In his last start, on Thursday, he pitched a five-hit complete-game victory against Chicago.
Kaat pitched a complete-game, seven-hit victory for the Twins that day.
This time Ruth made a major contribution, pitching a 14-inning complete-game victory in Game Two.
Then last Wednesday, in a game with Houston for first place, the left-hander pitched a complete-game victory, giving up one run and six hits.