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Perez's Perfect Game Vanishes, Marlins Still Clinch Series Win
6 Jul
Summary
- Eury Pérez pitched seven perfect innings before the A's broke up the no-hitter.
- Marlins secured a series sweep against the Athletics with a 9-8 victory.
- The Marlins hit a franchise record 12 home runs in the three-game series.
Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez showcased an exceptional performance, retiring the first 21 batters he faced over seven perfect innings. His outing marked a career-high-tying seven frames, striking out eight batters and inducing numerous groundouts and flyouts. The Athletics struggled to make hard contact against Pérez, who efficiently worked through their lineup.
The perfect game and no-hitter were broken up in the eighth inning after Pérez exited the game. The Athletics managed to rally, narrowing an 8-0 deficit to 8-5 with a grand slam. However, subsequent pitching changes by the Marlins stifled the comeback attempt.
The Marlins ultimately secured a 9-8 victory, completing a series sweep against the Athletics. This win concluded their three-city trip with a strong 7-3 record. The team also achieved a season-high seven games above .500. Offensively, the Marlins set a franchise record, hitting 12 home runs across the three-game series.
