Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 64-61, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins creamed the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 at Great American Ball Park.
In a good rhythm. Last night's win by 6 gives the score a boost. Also helping: 5 of the last 7 in the win column.
Marlins Game on August 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Janson Junk (6-7, 4.41 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (15-4, 2.54 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, NBCSP |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins creamed the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Highlights
- Heriberto Hernández went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Javier Sanoja went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Agustín Ramírez went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
74 | 50 | .597 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
67 | 58 | .536 | 7.5 | W3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
64 | 61 | .512 | 10.5 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
60 | 66 | .476 | 15.0 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
56 | 69 | .448 | 18.5 | W3 |
Miami Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .231 | .767 | 50 | |
| 13 | .228 | .729 | 52 | |
| 9 | .308 | .793 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.98 | 1.05 | 51.1 | |
| 6-9 | 3.23 | 1.11 | 122.2 | |
| 13-7 | 3.43 | 1.17 | 170.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 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
Eury Pérez continued to dazzle on the mound, notching his tenth start since returning from injury with a remarkable 1.80 ERA while keeping Reds' runners at bay in the Marlins' 8-4 victory. This win helped the team to a solid 5-2 record over the past week, boosting the overall vibe around the club as they inch closer to a playoff spot with a record of 63-61. With a run differential of +15 in their last seven games, the Marlins are showing signs of a potent offense, highlighted by hot bats like Heriberto Hernández and Owen Caissie. As the Marlins look to capitalize on this momentum against Cincinnati, it's clear that the recent deadline moves have bolstered not just the current roster but also the farm system, setting the stage for a promising future.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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