Perez Pitches Seven Perfect Innings as Marlins Edge A’s 9-8

Eury Perez retired all 21 batters he faced over seven perfect innings, struck out a season‑high eight and walked none, recording a 5‑6 line for the Marlins. Despite his command, the team lost 9‑8 to the Athletics when reliever Lake Bachar yielded six runs in the eighth, allowing a grand slam that cut the lead to three. catcross.biz

Marls hit double‑homer by Heriberto Hernandez, and All‑Star shortstop Otto Lopez drove in three runs while leading the majors with a .346 average. Lopez’s three hits were part of 39 multi‑hit games, the most for a Marlin since 2014.