Marlins survive A's rally after Eury Pérez's seven perfect innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Eury Pérez pitched seven perfect innings before being replaced, leading the Marlins to a 9-8 victory against the Athletics on Sunday. Miami built a significant lead, with Heriberto Hernández homering twice and Otto Lopez contributing to the offensive output. The Marlins held an 8-0 advantage at one point, but a late rally from Oakland brought the score to 9-8. Miami completed a three-game sweep and improved to 49-42 this season, winning nine of their last twelve games. They will face the Seattle Mariners in their next series, while the Athletics are set to visit the Detroit Tigers.
- •Eury Pérez struck out eight in seven perfect innings.
- •Heriberto Hernández hit two home runs for Miami.
- •Marlins scored eight runs before A's began their rally.
- •Miami improved to 49-42 after the win.
- •Next, Marlins play the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins Protect Pérez, Survive Bullpen Scare to Sweep A’s
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Eury Pérez perfect for 7 innings, then Marlins hang on for 9-8 win over A’s
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Eury Pérez perfect for 7 innings, then Marlins hang on for 9-8 win over A's
"Eury Pérez pitched seven perfect innings before getting lifted by Miami manager Clayton McCullough, and the Marlins nearly squandered an eight-run lead Sunday in a 9-8 victory over the Athletics. Heriberto Hernández homered twice for the surprising Marlins (49-42), who have won nine of 12 overall after completing a three-game sweep. Leo Jiménez and All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez also went deep.
"Eury Pérez dazzled with seven perfect innings before a protective pitching change nearly cost Miami the game, sparking a late-inning collapse and a narrow sweep over Oakland.
"Heriberto Hernández homered twice for the surprising Marlins (49-42), who have won nine of 12 overall after completing a three-game sweep.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 2:10 AMMarlins Protect Pérez, Survive Bullpen Scare to Sweep A’s
Eury Pérez dazzled with seven perfect innings before a protective pitching change nearly cost Miami the game, sparking a late-inning collapse and a narrow sweep over Oakland.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 1:15 AMEury Pérez perfect for 7 innings, then Marlins hang on for 9-8 win over A’s
Heriberto Hernández homered twice for the surprising Marlins (49-42), who have won nine of 12 overall after completing a three-game sweep.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 1:02 AMEury Pérez perfect for 7 innings, then Marlins hang on for 9-8 win over A's
Eury Pérez pitched seven perfect innings before getting lifted by Miami manager Clayton McCullough, and the Marlins nearly squandered an eight-run lead Sunday in a 9-8 victory over the Athletics. Heriberto Hernández homered twice for the surprising Marlins (49-42), who have won nine of 12 overall after completing a three-game sweep. Leo Jiménez and All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez also went deep.
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