Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 22-27, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 4-8 at loanDepot park.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. Dropping one by 4 last night stings. Working in their favor, 5.9 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Marlins Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Janson Junk (2-4, 4.14 ERA) vs Chris Sale (6-3, 1.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, BravesVision |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 4-8 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Xavier Edwards went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Kyle Stowers went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
33 | 16 | .673 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
25 | 25 | .500 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
24 | 25 | .490 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
22 | 27 | .449 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
21 | 27 | .438 | 11.5 | L1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .293 | .857 | 42 | |
| 6 | .319 | .896 | 19 | |
| 4 | .346 | .874 | 21 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 27.0 | |
| 4-0 | 2.85 | 1.12 | 53.2 | |
| 0-0 | 2.84 | 0.91 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 8 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Marlins News
The Miami Marlins are licking their wounds after yesterday's 4-8 loss to the Atlanta Braves, leaving them at 22-27 for the season and struggling to find consistent footing. With a recent run differential of just +1 over the last week, their offense is showing some life, averaging 5.9 runs per game, but it wasn't enough against the Braves, who are looking to capitalize on the Marlins’ missteps in today’s matinee. On the bright side, hot bats like Liam Hicks and Xavier Edwards continue to swing well, with Edwards boasting a .319 average. As the Marlins prepare to face the Braves again, they'll need to find a way to outsmart a team that’s not only talented but seemingly adapting to the game at a faster pace, proving that innovation alone won't be enough to achieve victory.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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