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 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.
- •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.
- 11:58 PMCBS Sports — Eury Pérez pulled from perfect game after seven innings vs. Athletics, Marlins bullpen immediately loses it
"Miami reliever Lake Bachar gave up five runs, including a grand slam, in the eighth inning
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