30 Year Old reliever Jose Veras struck out 2 of 3 batters in one inning of work in Monday’s 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Veras now has 21 K’s in 12.1 innings pitched for a 15.32 strikeout/per 9.0 IP ratio. According to the Pirates, Veras 15.32 strikeout ratio ranks second in the Majors.