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The Miami Marlins nearly pulled off baseball history as pitcher Eury Perez tossed 21 straight strikeouts en route to a potential perfect game—until manager Clayton McCullough pulled him in favor of reliever Lake Bachar. The move sparked outrage from fans, as Bachar immediately walked the first batter and surrendered five runs, including a grand slam, before being replaced. Despite the heartbreak, the Marlins eked out a 9-8 win, boosting their record to seven games over .500. Perez, recovering from injury and pitching brilliantly, supported the decision, as did McCullough, who prioritized long-term playoff chances. With only 24 perfect games ever recorded, the cost of sacrificing a shot at immortality for team health is a bitter pill to swallow—but one that may have paid off.

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