Eury Perez delivered seven flawless innings on the mound Sunday, striking out eight and retiring all 21 batters he faced, but the Miami Marlins nearly squandered an eight-run advantage before securing a 9-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Perez, a 23-year-old right-hander standing 6 feet 8 inches tall, threw 92 pitches, including 56 strikes, in his third start since returning from the injured list on June 24. Despite his dominant performance, manager David Martinez removed Perez after the seventh inning.

The Marlins commanded an 8-0 lead heading into the eighth inning, but Oakland rallied with five runs against reliever Lake Bachar, cutting the deficit substantially. Miami then added an insurance run in the ninth inning, which proved vital as the Athletics mounted a late push, scoring three runs off closer Pete Fairbanks. Nevertheless, Fairbanks managed to close out the game, preserving the one-run victory for Miami.

In other National League news, the Milwaukee Brewers placed right-hander Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. This marks Woodruff’s second stint on the injured list this season for the same condition. Prior to this latest move, Woodruff held a 2-2 record with a 2.98 ERA.

Sunday’s events highlight both emerging talent and ongoing injury challenges as teams navigate the regular season. Perez’s near-perfect outing underscores his potential impact for the Marlins as they seek to build momentum, while the Brewers face continued setbacks with Woodruff’s shoulder issues.