Marlins Survive 9-8 Thriller as Pérez Pitches Seven Perfect Innings

Pérez retired 21 batters for a season‑high eight strikeouts before manager Clayton McCullough pulled him with a perfect game on the line. The Marlins’ 9‑8 win was sealed by a back‑to‑back homer by Heriberto Hernández and a three‑run rally sparked by Otto López, who hit .346 and drove in three. likesport.biz

Despite a dramatic eighth inning where reliever Lake Bachar allowed a grand slam, Miami’s offense stayed in the game. López and Hernández each finished with three hits, while the Athletics struggled with seven losses in eight games.