Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 71-69, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins topped the Kansas City Royals 9-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
Comfortable territory. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. The catch: a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Marlins Game on September 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sandy Alcantara (13-8, 3.46 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (8-8, 3.32 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins topped the Kansas City Royals 9-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Heriberto Hernández went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jakob Marsee went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Javier Sanoja went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Kyle Stowers went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
83 | 57 | .593 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
79 | 61 | .564 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
71 | 69 | .507 | 12.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 75 | .472 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
63 | 77 | .450 | 20.0 | W1 |
Miami Marlins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .232 | .783 | 60 | |
| 18 | .247 | .801 | 59 | |
| 10 | .304 | .781 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.30 | 1.13 | 57.1 | |
| 7-10 | 3.72 | 1.18 | 135.1 | |
| 5-5 | 3.77 | 1.31 | 59.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Marlins News
Griffin Conine stepped up in a big way against the Kansas City Royals, delivering crucial contributions on offense and defense just as his father, Mr. Marlin, watched from the stands, reliving his own postseason glory days. In a season where the Miami Marlins sit at 70-69 and are struggling with depth due to nine players on the IL, the pressure is mounting as they aim for a playoff push. Conine's performance is a reminder that when the stakes are high, the right players can rise to the occasion. Meanwhile, the excitement around Brandon Compton, the Marlins' high-potential prospect known for his incredible exit velocities, hints at brighter days ahead, even if the current lineup is stretched thin. The Marlins are in a delicate balance, needing contributions from their stars while leaning on emerging talent to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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