Pérez exits perfect game after 7 innings; Marlins bullpen collapses vs. A's
Miami's top pitching prospect was removed mid-perfect game on a pitch count, and reliever Lake Bachar immediately gave up a grand slam in the 8th.
Eury Pérez was pulled from a perfect game through seven innings against the Athletics due to a pitch count restriction. Reliever Lake Bachar entered in the eighth and surrendered five runs, including a grand slam, ending both the perfect game and the shutout. The decision to remove Pérez reflects the Marlins' cautious approach to managing their young starter's workload. The bullpen's collapse turned a dominant outing into a loss or near-loss for Miami.
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