Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 76-77, 3rd in the NL East. The Miami Marlins did not play yesterday.
The signals are split. The lineup producing 5.9 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score. Pulling the other way, allowing 5.9 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Marlins Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Phillips (5-6, 3.55 ERA) vs Nick Pivetta (2-2, 3.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Marlins Score & Recap
The Miami Marlins did not play yesterday.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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89 | 64 | .582 | L1 | |
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Phillies
|
|
85 | 68 | .556 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 13.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 84 | .451 | 20.0 | L5 |
Miami Marlins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .232 | .766 | 64 | |
| 19 | .239 | .782 | 61 | |
| 10 | .306 | .787 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.08 | 1.11 | 61.1 | |
| 2-0 | 2.88 | 1.16 | 25.0 | |
| 5-5 | 3.50 | 1.32 | 64.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
Sandy Alcántara earned his first career save in a high-pressure moment, stepping up as the Marlins cling to their fading playoff hopes, now 7.5 games behind for the final wild-card spot. This unexpected role shift comes as the bullpen struggles without closer Pete Fairbanks, highlighting the team's mounting challenges as they attempt to rally from a mediocre 76-77 record. While the offense showed some life with a recent 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks, scoring 5.9 runs per game this week has been countered by an equally shaky pitching staff, allowing the same average in runs. With the postseason slipping away, every game now feels like a must-win, and the Marlins need Alcántara's brilliance to become a consistent factor in their late-season push.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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