Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 20-25, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 2-7 at Tropicana Field.
The indicators are pointing down. Dropping one by 5 last night stings. Also weighing on the score: outscored by 9 this week.
Marlins Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.90 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (4-1, 1.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 2-7 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
Highlights
- Jakob Marsee went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Connor Norby went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
31 | 14 | .689 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
22 | 23 | .489 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
22 | 23 | .489 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
20 | 25 | .444 | 11.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
18 | 26 | .409 | 12.5 | L1 |
Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .287 | .855 | 38 | |
| 4 | .337 | .859 | 19 | |
| 4 | .317 | .880 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 1.08 | 1.24 | 25.0 | |
| 3-0 | 3.21 | 1.15 | 47.2 | |
| 2-5 | 4.94 | 1.37 | 47.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
The Miami Marlins continue to struggle as they face the Tampa Bay Rays after a disheartening 9-1 blowout against the Minnesota Twins, solidifying their record at 20-24. While the team has shown glimpses of potential with hot bats like Otto Lopez hitting .339 and Liam Hicks at .295, their pitching has been shaky, allowing an average of 4.6 runs per game over the last week. Young prospect Joe Mack made headlines with a jaw-dropping throw to second base, showcasing the elite defensive talent the Marlins hoped to rely on this season. Yet with the recent 4-3 record and a run differential of -3, the overall vibe is lukewarm at best, and fans are left hoping the Marlins can turn it around against their in-state rivals.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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