Marlins and Pirates pull young pitchers during perfect game bids
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Eury Pérez of the Marlins was removed after seven perfect innings against the Athletics on July 7, 2026, with 92 pitches thrown. Shortly after his removal, the Marlins bullpen allowed a walk and a single, ending the perfect game bid. On July 8, 2026, Jared Jones of the Pirates was pulled after six perfect innings against the Braves, throwing 77 pitches. His replacement allowed a single, ending Pittsburgh's bid for a combined perfect game. Both young pitchers have a history of arm injuries, leading to cautious management decisions regarding pitch counts.
- •Eury Pérez pitches seven perfect innings before being replaced.
- •Jared Jones is pulled after six perfect innings in a scoreless game.
- •Marlins and Pirates prioritize young pitchers' health over perfect game bids.
- •Both pitchers have recent histories of arm injuries.
- 1:39 AMCBS MLB — Why two MLB managers pulled young pitchers during perfect game bids in a four-day span
"Modern MLB managers look at the big picture at the expense of a potentially historic single-game performance
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