Eury Pérez's near-perfect game and Marlins' wild-card push
Key Questions
How far did Eury Pérez go in his start against the Athletics?
He was perfect through seven innings before being pulled at 92 pitches. The Marlins won 9-8 after nearly blowing an eight-run lead.
Why was Eury Pérez removed from the game early?
He was lifted due to a pre-planned pitch count following his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Cautious management remains a key part of his return.
Where do the Marlins stand in the standings after their recent surge?
They improved to 49-42 and are firmly in the wild-card hunt. They are considered MLB's hottest team and ranked in the latest Power Rankings.
Marlins' Eury Pérez was perfect through 7 innings vs Athletics on July 5, then pulled at 92 pitches due to pitch count plan. Bullpen nearly blew 8-run lead but Marlins won 9-8, completing a sweep. Pérez's recovery from Tommy John and the cautious management is a major story. Marlins now 49-42, in wild-card hunt. Featured in latest MLB Power Rankings.