Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 76-79, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins let it slip away against the San Diego Padres 6-7 at Petco Park.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. 9 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested. Counterbalancing that, 4 of the last 7 in the win column.
Marlins Game on September 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sandy Alcantara (13-10, 3.84 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (8-6, 4.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins let it slip away against the San Diego Padres 6-7 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Otto Lopez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
91 | 64 | .587 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
85 | 70 | .548 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 79 | .490 | 15.0 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
73 | 82 | .471 | 18.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
71 | 84 | .458 | 20.0 | W2 |
Miami Marlins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .230 | .760 | 64 | |
| 11 | .307 | .794 | 71 | |
| 19 | .237 | .773 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.16 | 1.12 | 62.2 | |
| 5-5 | 3.44 | 1.32 | 65.1 | |
| 2-0 | 3.46 | 1.31 | 26.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Marlins News
The Miami Marlins' recent struggles continued with an 8-2 blowout loss to the San Diego Padres, leaving them at 76-78 and further dimming their postseason hopes. Griffin Conine, who has shown flashes of promise, prepares to step up but is still searching for that breakout moment, his stats indicate potential, yet he remains an enigma in clutch situations. Last night's defeat highlighted a troubling trend, with the Marlins now having a -5 run differential over the last week, raising concerns about both their pitching and offense. Meanwhile, the Padres' Fernando Tatis added to the Marlins' woes with a solo home run and a stolen base, exemplifying the offensive firepower that the Marlins need to match. As they face the Padres again, the team must find a way to turn their energy into runs and avoid another heavy defeat.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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