Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 71-71, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins were outplayed by the Chicago Cubs 1-6 at loanDepot park.
The indicators are pointing down. Dropping one by 5 last night stings. And 9 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Marlins Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ryan Gusto (1-3, 3.86 ERA) vs Javier Assad (6-1, 3.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins were outplayed by the Chicago Cubs 1-6 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
84 | 57 | .596 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
79 | 62 | .560 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
71 | 71 | .500 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 76 | .469 | 18.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
64 | 77 | .454 | 20.0 | W2 |
Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .230 | .780 | 61 | |
| 18 | .247 | .804 | 59 | |
| 10 | .300 | .774 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Marlins News
The Miami Marlins' playoff hopes are slipping as they drop another crucial game, this time losing 6-1 to the Cubs. The young roster is showing its inexperience, struggling to maintain consistency in high-pressure situations. With the recent run differential of -5 over the last week, it’s clear this team needs more than just hot bats from Heriberto Hernández and Kyle Stowers to turn things around. The upcoming matchup against the Cubs, with Javier Assad set to start, adds to the challenge as the Marlins face a pitching depth they cannot afford to underestimate. With only a few weeks left in the season, the Marlins must find a way to overcome these growing pains if they want a shot at a postseason berth.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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