What happened: Salvador Perez sent a fourth-inning solo shot to straightaway center. He finished 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored.
Why it matters: The victory was the club's second in two nights and moved its record to 57-74. The swing came 10 days after a right elbow aggravation cut Perez's night short.
By the numbers: The homer traveled 424 feet, and Perez exited the game batting .220 with a .638 OPS.
What to watch: The weekend series concludes Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET.