Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 9-11, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-7 at loanDepot park.
The math is ugly. Only 1 of the last 7 in the win column. Compounding things, down 13 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Marlins Game on April 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sandy Alcantara (2-1, 2.67 ERA) vs Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 4.32 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, Brewers.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-7 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Highlights
- Otto Lopez went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
13 | 7 | .650 | W3 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
9 | 11 | .450 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
9 | 11 | .450 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 11 | .421 | 4.5 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 13 | .350 | 6.0 | L9 |
Miami Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .300 | .876 | 18 | |
| 3 | .347 | .983 | 10 | |
| 1 | .347 | .910 | 6 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.67 | 0.86 | 30.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 9.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Marlins News
The Marlins are reeling after a frustrating 7-5 extra innings loss to the Brewers, extending their recent slump to 2-5 over the last week. Defensive lapses that were once unthinkable for a team boasting solid infield talent like Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards are now a haunting reality. Lopez, despite being a defensive standout, saw crucial mistakes that contributed to the defeat. As the Marlins prepare to face Milwaukee again, their record now sits at 9-10, highlighting a troubling run differential of -4 in the last seven days. While hot bats like Liam Hicks and Otto Lopez offer some hope, the team urgently needs to tighten its defense to regain momentum before the season slips further away.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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