Miami Marlins News & Updates
The Miami Marlins were 68-68, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins fell just short against the Washington Nationals 4-5 at Nationals Park.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Getting outscored by 4 in a week. That tanks the score. Also weighing on the score: averaging only 3.6 runs a game. The offense is the weak link.
Marlins Game on August 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Janson Junk (6-8, 4.21 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.72 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN |
Marlins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Miami Marlins fell just short against the Washington Nationals 4-5 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Heriberto Hernández went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Kyle Stowers went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Marlins Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
81 | 55 | .596 | W6 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
76 | 60 | .559 | 5.0 | W3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
68 | 68 | .500 | 13.0 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
65 | 73 | .471 | 17.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
61 | 75 | .449 | 20.0 | W1 |
Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Marlins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .235 | .785 | 58 | |
| 16 | .243 | .788 | 54 | |
| 9 | .306 | .781 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | 3.44 | 1.13 | 130.2 | |
| 3-4 | 3.42 | 1.16 | 55.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.68 | 1.30 | 29.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 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 fell short in a heart-wrenching 10-inning loss to the Washington Nationals, despite another clutch home run from Heriberto Hernández, who continues to be a rare bright spot in an offense that struggles to score consistently. With the Marlins averaging just 3.4 runs per game over the past week, every missed opportunity stings even more, especially as they aim for a Wild Card spot. On a positive note, Miami made history by becoming the first team this season to feature four players with 20 stolen bases, showcasing their speed as a tool for potential late-game comebacks. As they head into the next matchup against the Nats, the Marlins need to capitalize on their aggressive base running while finding ways to boost their offensive output, or risk slipping further from the playoff race.
Marlins Upcoming Schedule
The Miami Marlins visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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