Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 63-61, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 at Great American Ball Park.
Good place to be. Winning by 4 last night moved the needle. Factor in winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows.
Marlins Game on August 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Eury Pérez (6-9, 3.39 ERA) vs Nick Lodolo (3-2, 4.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Heriberto Hernández went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Jakob Marsee went 4-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Graham Pauley went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Joe Mack went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
73 | 50 | .593 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
66 | 58 | .532 | 7.5 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
63 | 61 | .508 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
60 | 65 | .480 | 14.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
55 | 69 | .444 | 18.5 | W2 |
Miami Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .230 | .753 | 49 | |
| 13 | .228 | .729 | 52 | |
| 9 | .308 | .793 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.86 | 1.05 | 50.1 | |
| 6-9 | 3.39 | 1.11 | 116.2 | |
| 13-7 | 3.43 | 1.17 | 170.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 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, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
Jakob Marsee is making a strong case for the leadoff spot in the Marlins' lineup, showcasing his potential with a dazzling four-hit performance that highlights the team’s recent offensive surge. Despite last night's frustrating 0-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, the Marlins have outscored their opponents by a remarkable 10 runs over the last week, fueled by the hot bats of players like Otto Lopez, who’s batting .312. With a solid pitching staff averaging just 3.3 runs allowed per game, Miami remains in striking distance of a playoff spot, sitting at 62-61 and third in the division. The return of prospects like Jacob Lombard also adds depth to the farm system, hinting at a bright future. As the Marlins prepare to face the Reds again, there's a palpable sense of momentum building within the team.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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