Marlins Edge A's 9-8 After Eury Pérez's 7 Perfect Innings

Eury Pérez, 6‑ft‑8 right‑hander, retired 21 consecutive batters for the Marlins in seven perfect innings, striking out a season‑high “eight” and walking none. He gave up 92 pitches – his most since returning from a Tommy‑John and leg injury. The 5‑6 pitcher earned his first win of the season in a 9‑8 victory over the Athletics, as Heriberto Hernandez and Leo Jimenez each hit two home runs and All‑Star shortstop Otto López delivered a .346‑batting‑average performance with three RBIs.

The Marlins replaced Pérez in the eighth with Lake Bachar, who issued a walk and then surrendered a single, an RBI double, a walk, and a grand slam that cut the lead to 8‑5. The relievers struggled, and the Athletics' offense erupted, but the Marlins held on for the win. The club now heads to Seattle for a three‑game series, while the A’s will face the Detroit Tigers next. fishroad-app.com