Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 62-59, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 at loanDepot park.
Things are trending well. A W by 6 last night. The most recent result always counts most. And run differential of +12 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Marlins Game on August 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Phillips (3-5, 3.47 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (11-5, 4.08 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Heriberto Hernández went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Xavier Edwards went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
73 | 48 | .603 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
64 | 58 | .525 | 9.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
62 | 59 | .512 | 11.0 | W4 |
|
Nationals
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 14.5 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
53 | 69 | .434 | 20.5 | L2 |
Miami Marlins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .314 | .809 | 53 | |
| 17 | .225 | .749 | 46 | |
| 12 | .227 | .715 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.92 | 1.07 | 49.1 | |
| 6-9 | 3.39 | 1.11 | 116.2 | |
| 6-2 | 3.06 | 0.87 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
In a bittersweet twist, the Miami Marlins are celebrating a dominant 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates while grappling with serious injury concerns. Righty William Kempner is set for elbow surgery, potentially sidelining him for up to 14 months, a devastating blow for a team still in the hunt for a Wild Card spot. Meanwhile, All-Star Max Meyer received a cortisone shot for a lingering neck issue, casting further doubt on his return this season. Despite these setbacks, the Marlins showcased resilience with contributions from Agustín Ramírez, Griffin Conine, and Heriberto Hernández, who powered the offense and backed Janson Junk's quality start, reinforcing their position at 61-59. As the race heats up, every win matters, but the health of key pitchers looms large over Miami's postseason aspirations.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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