Max Meyer Leads Marlins to 4-2 Victory Over Pirates in Series Decider

Max Meyer (7-0) allowed one run in six innings, striking out nine, as the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in the rubber‑match of their three‑game series on Sunday. Heriberto Hernández and Joe Mack provided solo home runs for Miami, giving the Marlins a 2‑0 lead in the second inning. Paul Skenes (6-6) struggled for Pittsburgh, giving up both homers and allowing two runs in six innings. The Pirates rallied to score one run in the seventh, but Miami’s bullpen, capped by Pete Fairbanks’ ninth save, held on for the win.

The victory puts Miami ahead in the series, 2‑1, and extends the Marlins’ strong June performance, having won seven of eight games this month. Both clubs listed several players on the injured list, including the Pirates’ Wilber Dotel and the Marlins’ Josh Ekness. The win moves the Marlins to 35‑36 overall, while the Pirates fall to 36‑35.

Next‑day matchups: Miami will open a three‑game set against the Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh will travel to face the Oakland Athletics.