Eury Pérez pulled after seven perfect innings
Marlins end Pérez’s perfect-game bid mid-game, securing a sweep instead of history
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The brief
The Miami Marlins removed starting pitcher Eury Pérez after seven flawless innings, ending his bid for a perfect game. The team completed a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics despite the decision, according to MLB.com and USA Today.
Coverage emphasizes Pérez’s dominance—no baserunners or hits allowed—before the Marlins opted to preserve their lead rather than risk further damage. ESPN and NBC Sports note the unusual move, which prioritized the sweep over a historic pitching achievement.
What to watch next: Whether Pérez’s removal will spark debate over managerial strategy, and if the Marlins’ bullpen can hold the lead in the final inning.
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Quick answers
Why was Pérez pulled before completing a perfect game?
Coverage does not specify the exact reason, but reports indicate the Marlins prioritized securing the sweep over allowing Pérez to attempt an eighth perfect inning.
Did the Marlins lose the game after Pérez was removed?
No. The Marlins held on to complete the sweep of the Athletics.
Has Pérez ever thrown a perfect game before?
No. This was his first attempt, and it ended after seven innings.
Coverage (6)
- Marlins pull Eury Pérez after 7 perfect innings, nearly blow 8-run lead in wild near-collapse to Athletics Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Marlins pull plug on Eury Pérez's perfect game bid USA Today · 1h ago
- Pérez lifted after 7 perfect innings, but Marlins complete sweep of A's MLB.com · 1h ago
- Marlins pull Perez after seven perfect innings, hold on to complete sweep Miami Herald · 1h ago
- Pérez, perfect after 7, pulled before Marlins nearly blow lead ESPN · 1h ago
- Eury Pérez pulled after seven perfect innings NBC Sports · 1h ago
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