Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 64-64, 3rd in the NL East. The Miami Marlins did not play yesterday.
The numbers aren't lying. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Compounding things, a -9 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Marlins Game on August 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ryan Gusto (0-3, 4.70 ERA) vs Brad Lord (5-2, 4.04 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, 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
|
|
75 | 53 | .586 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
70 | 58 | .547 | 5.0 | W6 |
|
Marlins
|
|
64 | 64 | .500 | 11.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 68 | .473 | 14.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
58 | 70 | .453 | 17.0 | W1 |
Miami Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .229 | .753 | 51 | |
| 9 | .308 | .793 | 54 | |
| 13 | .222 | .710 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | 3.23 | 1.11 | 122.2 | |
| 2-1 | 3.16 | 1.25 | 25.2 | |
| 2-3 | 3.61 | 1.11 | 52.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 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
In an unexpected turn of events, the Miami Marlins bid farewell to veteran utilityman Jon Berti, who announced his retirement today, leaving fans to reflect on his contributions and speed on the basepaths. As the Marlins sit at an even 64-64 after a disappointing 1-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the team must confront its struggles head-on. With a lackluster 2-5 record over the last week, the offense is sputtering at just 3.7 runs per game, while pitching has given up an alarming 5.0 runs per game. On a brighter note, Otto Lopez has been a rare bright spot, hitting .308 recently. The Marlins are at a crossroads, needing to rejuvenate their roster and find a spark in the waning days of the season.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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