Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 11-12, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins downed the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 at loanDepot park.
The signals are split. A 2-run win last night helps the cause. Pulling the other way, going 3-4 lately. That drags everything down.
Marlins Game on April 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.59 ERA) vs Dustin May (2-2, 6.98 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Cardinals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins downed the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Liam Hicks went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Agustín Ramírez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
16 | 7 | .696 | W6 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
11 | 12 | .478 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
10 | 13 | .435 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 14 | .364 | 7.5 | L6 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 15 | .318 | 8.5 | L11 |
Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .338 | .929 | 21 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.292 | 0 | |
| 3 | .337 | .945 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 3.96 | 1.24 | 25.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.06 | 1.05 | 35.1 | |
| 2-1 | 4.15 | 1.35 | 26.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Marlins News
The Miami Marlins managed to snap a rough stretch by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3, but don’t let the win obscure the larger issues at play. Despite the victory, the Marlins have been their own worst enemy this season, plagued by mistakes that raise concerns about the team's long-term direction. In a surprising move, contact hitter Xavier Edwards was slotted into the cleanup spot, showcasing the team's desperation for offensive spark. Meanwhile, the Marlins are also adapting their strategies to combat the increase in stolen bases, evidenced during their recent games. As they sit at 10-12 with a concerning -7 run differential over the last week, it’s clear the Marlins have to find a way to turn potential into consistent performance. Their next challenge will be to maintain momentum and clean up their play against the Cardinals again.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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