Eury Pérez pitches seven scoreless as Marlins shut out Pirates 2-0
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Eury Pérez led the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night in Miami. Pérez allowed just three hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking two. Esteury Ruiz provided offensive support with a solo home run in the third inning. Miami doubled its lead in the fifth following a throwing error by Pittsburgh's Jacob Gonzalez. Michael Petersen and Pete Fairbanks closed out the game, with Fairbanks earning his 18th save. Pittsburgh has now lost six of its last seven games, while Miami has won three consecutive games following a four-game losing streak.
- •Eury Pérez allows three hits in seven innings pitched.
- •Esteury Ruiz homers in the third inning for Miami.
- •Michael Petersen and Pete Fairbanks secure the win with scoreless innings.
- •Miami's victory marks their 12th shutout of the season.
- •Pirates drop to 58-63 after their 12th shutout loss.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Eury Pérez outpitches Paul Skenes and Esteury Ruiz homers as the Marlins beat the Pirates
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Esteury Ruiz's Homer Leads Marlins Past Pirates
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Eury Pérez outpitches Paul Skenes and Esteury Ruiz homers as the Marlins beat the Pirates 2-0
"Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night. Pérez (6-9) struck out three straight Pirates to start the game and surrendered only three singles — two in the third and one in his final inning. Michael Petersen struck out two in the eighth and Pete Fairbanks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 opportunities.
"Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night. Pérez (6-9) struck out three straight Pirates to start the game and surrendered only three singles — two in the third and one in his final inning. Michael Petersen struck out two in the eighth and Pete Fairbanks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 opportunities.
"Esteury Ruiz stunned 2025 Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes with a solo home run and aggressive baserunning, while Eury Pérez tossed seven scoreless frames to dismantle the Pirates in Miami.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:51 AMEury Pérez outpitches Paul Skenes and Esteury Ruiz homers as the Marlins beat the Pirates
Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night. Pérez (6-9) struck out three straight Pirates to start the game and surrendered only three singles — two in the third and one in his final inning. Michael Petersen struck out two in the eighth and Pete Fairbanks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 opportunities.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:27 AMEsteury Ruiz's Homer Leads Marlins Past Pirates
Esteury Ruiz stunned 2025 Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes with a solo home run and aggressive baserunning, while Eury Pérez tossed seven scoreless frames to dismantle the Pirates in Miami.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:10 AMEury Pérez outpitches Paul Skenes and Esteury Ruiz homers as the Marlins beat the Pirates 2-0
Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night. Pérez (6-9) struck out three straight Pirates to start the game and surrendered only three singles — two in the third and one in his final inning. Michael Petersen struck out two in the eighth and Pete Fairbanks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 opportunities.
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