Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 61-59, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 at loanDepot park.
Things are trending well. The 2-run win last night carries weight here. Also helping: the +4 run differential backs up the record.
Marlins Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Janson Junk (5-7, 4.63 ERA) vs Carmen Mlodzinski (6-4, 3.51 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
72 | 48 | .600 | W1 | |
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Phillies
|
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64 | 57 | .529 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
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|
61 | 59 | .508 | 11.0 | W3 |
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Nationals
|
|
59 | 62 | .488 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
53 | 68 | .438 | 19.5 | L1 |
Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | .318 | .818 | 53 | |
| 12 | .228 | .717 | 51 | |
| 16 | .224 | .735 | 44 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.92 | 1.07 | 49.1 | |
| 6-9 | 3.39 | 1.11 | 116.2 | |
| 6-2 | 3.06 | 0.87 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
Eury Pérez is stepping up as a potential ace, having outdueled top prospect Paul Skenes in a 2-0 victory against the Pirates, showcasing the talent that could elevate him to elite status among MLB starters. Meanwhile, the Marlins face a setback with Kyle Stowers hitting the 10-day IL due to a left hamstring strain, a blow after his impressive two-run single just days ago. Miami's run differential of +4 over their last seven games hints at underlying potential, but with a recent record of 3-4, the team is still searching for consistency. As they gear up to face Pittsburgh again, the Marlins need to rally around their young talent and fill the void left by Stowers if they want to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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