Miami Marlins defeat Cincinnati Reds 7-1 before Phillies series

The Miami Marlins secured a 7-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, fueled by late-inning home runs from Heriberto Hernández and Javier Sanoja. Hernández hit a solo shot in the eighth to break a scoreless tie, while Sanoja delivered a three-run homer in the ninth to seal the win. Marlins starter Eury Pérez pitched six innings, allowing only two hits despite five walks.

The Marlins now shift to Philadelphia to begin a critical three-game series against the Phillies. Both teams are actively competing for National League Wild Card positioning. The Phillies enter the matchup with a 67-58 record, while the Marlins sit at 64-61. The series will also determine the season tiebreaker between the two division rivals.

In preparation for the series, the Marlins face roster challenges as rookie catcher Joe Mack is listed as day-to-day with a sore right shoulder. Brian Navaretto is expected to handle catching duties in the interim.