Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 64-62, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins fell just short against the Philadelphia Phillies 5-6 at Citizens Bank Park.
A mixed bag this week. Outscoring opponents by 4 this week. Add in a 4-3 week speaks for itself.
Marlins Game on August 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Gibson (2-0, 5.61 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.89 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, NBCSP |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins fell just short against the Philadelphia Phillies 5-6 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Javier Sanoja went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Brian Navarreto went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
74 | 51 | .592 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
68 | 58 | .540 | 6.5 | W4 |
|
Marlins
|
|
64 | 62 | .508 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
60 | 66 | .476 | 14.5 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
57 | 69 | .452 | 17.5 | W4 |
Miami Marlins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .228 | .759 | 50 | |
| 9 | .310 | .795 | 54 | |
| 13 | .228 | .729 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.98 | 1.05 | 51.1 | |
| 6-9 | 3.23 | 1.11 | 122.2 | |
| 13-7 | 3.43 | 1.17 | 170.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 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, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
A heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-5, stings for the Miami Marlins as they fight for a Wild Card spot, but the news off the field is even more troubling. Andrew Nardi is set for elbow surgery, a blow that will sideline him for the rest of this season and potentially impact 2024. Just when the bullpen seemed to be stabilizing, Anthony Bender is finally nearing his return from injury, offering a glimmer of hope. Yet, the frustration of last night's ejection, coupled with a missed opportunity for a game-tying rally, leaves a bitter taste. The Marlins need to rally quickly, as they sit at 64-61, clinging to their playoff aspirations with their next chance to make a statement against the same Phillies who just dealt them a tough loss.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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