Eury Pérez removed after throwing 7 perfect innings against Athletics
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Eury Pérez was removed after pitching seven perfect innings for the Miami Marlins against the Oakland Athletics on July 5, 2026. After Pérez's exit, the Marlins quickly lost their chance for a combined no-hitter as reliever Lake Bachar allowed a leadoff walk and a single. Pérez struck out eight of the 21 batters he faced and threw 92 pitches. He had recently returned from injury and was pitching against the Athletics for the first time since his rookie season in 2023. He has not pitched a complete game in his major league career.
- •Pérez pitches seven perfect innings, striking out eight batters.
- •Bachar issues a walk and allows the A's first hit in the eighth.
- •The Marlins had not achieved a perfect game in their 33-year history.
- •Pérez returned from injury, having been sidelined since May.
- 1:59 AMESPN — Marlins pull Pérez after 7 perfect innings vs. A's...
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — A's Make Late Push After Near Perfect Game From Miami, But Fall Short
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez removed after throwing 7 perfect innings against Athletics
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez working on perfect game through 7 innings against Athletics
"Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez is working on a perfect game through seven innings against the Athletics on Sunday. The 23-year-old Pérez, who has never pitched a complete game in his major league career, has retired all 21 batters he’s faced with eight strikeouts. Pérez has thrown 92 pitches, 56 for strikes.
"For the first seven innings it looked like Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez would throw a perfect game. When he was lifted in the eighth, the Marlins 8-0 lead wasn't safe.
"Eury Pérez was pulled after pitching seven perfect innings Sunday, and the Marlins nearly blew an eight-run lead before holding on vs. the A's.
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External links- ESPNJul 6, 2026, 1:59 AMMarlins pull Pérez after 7 perfect innings vs. A's...
Eury Pérez was pulled after pitching seven perfect innings Sunday, and the Marlins nearly blew an eight-run lead before holding on vs. the A's.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:50 AMA's Make Late Push After Near Perfect Game From Miami, But Fall Short
For the first seven innings it looked like Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez would throw a perfect game. When he was lifted in the eighth, the Marlins 8-0 lead wasn't safe.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:58 PMMiami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez removed after throwing 7 perfect innings against Athletics
The Marlins have not had a perfect game in the 33-year history of the franchise.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:51 PMMiami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez working on perfect game through 7 innings against Athletics
Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez is working on a perfect game through seven innings against the Athletics on Sunday. The 23-year-old Pérez, who has never pitched a complete game in his major league career, has retired all 21 batters he’s faced with eight strikeouts. Pérez has thrown 92 pitches, 56 for strikes.
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