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Eury Pérez pulled after seven perfect innings, Marlins rally past Athletics

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:58 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Eury Pérez pulled after seven perfect innings, Marlins rally past Athletics
Summary

Eury Pérez took the mound for the Marlins against the Athletics on July 5, 2026, and achieved a perfect game through seven innings. Despite his strong start, the Marlins pulled Pérez after he threw 92 pitches. Reliever Lake Bachar entered but immediately gave up five runs, including a grand slam. The Marlins eventually won the game 9-8. This near-perfect game was significant, as the Marlins have never achieved a perfect game in their history. The win keeps the Marlins competitive in the wild-card race, now at 49-42.

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  • •Pérez achieved a perfect game through seven innings with eight strikeouts.
  • •Bachar surrendered five runs in the eighth inning.
  • •The Marlins' win improved their record to 49-42 this season.
  • •Marlins are in a tight race for a wild-card spot.
  • •Franchise has never thrown a perfect game in history.
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  • 11:58 PMCBS Sports — Eury Pérez pulled from perfect game after seven innings vs. Athletics, Marlins bullpen immediately loses it
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Miami reliever Lake Bachar gave up five runs, including a grand slam, in the eighth inning

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