Eury Pérez ties his mark and leads Marlins’ comeback over Rockies

March 28, 20268:21 pm

MIAMI. — Dominican pitcher Eury Pérez matched his personal record by working seven solid innings and was key in the Miami Marlins’ 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, in a game in which the home team came from behind to win at loanDepot park.

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Pérez, who continues to establish himself as one of the most promising young arms in the Major Leagues, allowed three runs, struck out eight batters, and gave up only one walk in a 93-pitch outing. It was only the third time in his career that the right-hander completed seven innings in a start. Miami’s offense responded in key moments, especially in the eighth inning. Dominican Otto López opened the inning with a single and then stole second base, setting the stage for Owen Caissie to hit a run-producing single through the center of the field that gave the Marlins the definitive lead. Another important contribution came from catcher Liam Hicks, who drove in three runs in the game. First, he tied the game with a sacrifice fly and later hit a two-run home run that tied the score again. Manager Clayton McCullough showed confidence in Pérez by allowing him to work the seventh inning despite the pressure, and the Dominican responded by retiring the last batters, including a strikeout with a four-seam fastball at 99 miles per hour to close out his performance. Pérez’s outing also matched that of Dominican ace Sandy Alcántara, who had pitched seven innings on Opening Day, marking a historic performance for the franchise. It’s the first time since 2004 that the Marlins have received at least seven innings from their starters in consecutive games to start a season. With this performance, Pérez confirms his progression as one of Miami’s leading young figures and a key piece in the team’s aspirations during the season.

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Yamell Rossi

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