Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 67-66, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins dropped one to the Boston Red Sox 3-7 at loanDepot park.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. Also weighing on the score: 3.3 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Marlins Game on August 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ryan Gusto (0-3, 4.37 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (16-3, 2.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, NESN |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins dropped one to the Boston Red Sox 3-7 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Heriberto Hernández went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
77 | 55 | .583 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
73 | 60 | .549 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
67 | 66 | .504 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
62 | 72 | .463 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
60 | 72 | .455 | 17.0 | W1 |
Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .231 | .770 | 54 | |
| 16 | .241 | .785 | 52 | |
| 9 | .306 | .786 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9 | 3.17 | 1.11 | 127.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.46 | 1.12 | 54.2 | |
| 13-8 | 3.38 | 1.18 | 183.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Marlins News
The Miami Marlins' inconsistent play reached a new low as they fell to the Boston Red Sox 4-2 last night, a game that highlighted their dwindling chances for postseason success. With a recent record of 3-4 and a lackluster run differential of -1 over the last week, the Marlins are struggling to find their footing, especially with the offense averaging just 3.6 runs per game. To make matters worse, they placed right-hander Pete Fairbanks on the injured list due to nerve irritation, further depleting their pitching depth. As the team grapples with injuries and missed opportunities,like in last night's heartbreaker where they entered the ninth inning tied,fans must wonder if this season is slipping away. With only a few games left to turn things around, the pressure is mounting.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Washington Nationals for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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