Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 76-80, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins came up short against the San Diego Padres 3-7 at Petco Park.
The indicators are pointing down. Lost by 4 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. On top of that, a -7 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Marlins Game on September 21
No game on this date.
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins came up short against the San Diego Padres 3-7 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Javier Sanoja went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
92 | 64 | .590 | W3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
86 | 70 | .551 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 80 | .487 | 16.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
71 | 85 | .455 | 21.0 | L1 |
Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .228 | .753 | 64 | |
| 11 | .305 | .790 | 71 | |
| 19 | .237 | .773 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.16 | 1.12 | 62.2 | |
| 5-5 | 3.44 | 1.32 | 65.1 | |
| 2-0 | 3.46 | 1.31 | 26.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
The Miami Marlins continue to flounder as they let a close game slip away, losing 6-7 to the San Diego Padres, dropping their record to 76-79. With nine players on the injured list, including key contributors, the depth of this team is being severely tested, reflecting a troubling trend of defensive miscues that manager Clayton McCullough pointed out as vital for improvement heading into the future. Amidst the disappointment, Heriberto Hernández is showing flashes of promise, hitting .230, while Otto Lopez leads with a respectable .307 average. As the final week of the season approaches, the Marlins must focus on finishing strong, not just for pride, but to lay a foundation for 2027. The upcoming games against the playoff-bound Padres offer a chance to evaluate talent and emphasize the importance of solid defense moving forward.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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