Perfect Game, Then Disaster | MLB News

Eury Pérez nearly threw a perfect game—seven innings, eight strikeouts, zero baserunners—before the Marlins’ manager pulled him in a 8-0 lead. But disaster struck immediately: the Athletics loaded the bases with one out, then blasted a grand slam, turning the tide. Despite the heartbreak, the Marlins held on for a 9-8 win, fueled by Heriberto Hernández’s two homers and Otto Lopez’s three RBIs. It was a rollercoaster that showcased Pérez’s resilience after surgeries and injuries, and left fans furious over the early exit—only to remember it as a game that almost became history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79143f7101fe0984