Marlins remove Eury Pérez from perfect game bid despite fan backlash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Miami Marlins opted to lift Eury Pérez after seven perfect innings against the Oakland Athletics on July 5, 2026. Pérez had retired all 21 batters he faced, recording eight strikeouts, but was removed after 92 pitches due to caution following his recent return from injury. Fans in Sacramento expressed their discontent with chants of 'shame' directed at the Marlins dugout after the decision. Reliever Lake Bachar subsequently allowed a walk, a single, and a grand slam in quick succession, resulting in a five-run inning for the Athletics.
- •Eury Pérez was perfect for seven innings against the Athletics.
- •He was removed from the game after 92 pitches.
- •Fans chanted 'shame' in response to his removal.
- •Reliever Lake Bachar surrendered five runs in the eighth inning.
- •This was Pérez's third start since returning from injury.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Marlins pull plug on Eury Pérez's perfect game bid — and fans let them hear it
"Eury Pérez retired all 21 batters he faced, but the Marlins opted for caution as the young ace returns from injury. Fans were not happy.
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