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Marlins face setbacks and recovery in Wild Card pursuit

Overview

The Miami Marlins’ momentum faced significant challenges during a series of critical matchups against division rivals and struggling teams. In a high-stakes series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Marlins suffered consecutive losses. The Phillies secured a 6-4 victory at Citizens Bank Park, bolstered by a sixth-inning rally, and followed it with a 6-5 win driven by Luis Arráez’s four-hit performance and Cristopher Sánchez’s pitching. Arráez’s performance extended his lead in the National League batting title race. While the Marlins managed to complete a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 6-2 win, their progress was quickly halted. During a subsequent road series against the Nationals, Miami lost 9-2. The defeat was marked by a difficult outing for starter Eury Pérez, who allowed five runs and issued four walks in just three innings. Seeking to rebound, the Marlins found success against the Kansas City Royals. Following a 6-3 victory fueled by Graham Pauley’s four RBIs and Kyle Stowers’ home run, the Marlins secured a 9-6 comeback win. In that matchup, Stowers hit his 18th home run, and Heriberto Hernández drove in two runs, extending his on-base streak to 19 games. Despite these wins, the Royals took the series finale 7-3. On September 6, 2026, the Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-3 to avoid a series sweep. The Marlins’ offense was powered by home runs from Heriberto Hernandez, Javier Sanoja, and Owen Caissie, with Hernandez and Sanoja both recording two RBIs. Despite the loss, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run of the season. The Cubs also faced lineup instability when Ian Happ was scratched due to left knee discomfort shortly before the game. Following a four-game losing streak, the Marlins secured a weekend series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers at loanDepot Park.

Entities

Miami Marlins · Philadelphia Phillies · loanDepot Park · Heriberto Hernández · Javier Sanoja

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Miami Marlins defeat Los Angeles Dodgers on walk-off home run

    Agustín Ramírez hit a two-run walk-off home run to lead the Miami Marlins to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, clinching the series despite a standout rookie performance from Josué De Paula.

  2. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 17 sources
    Chicago Cubs face injury concerns and Marlins loss

    The Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-3 on Sunday, aided by home runs from Heriberto Hernandez and Javier Sanoja. The Cubs played without Ian Happ due to sudden knee discomfort.

  3. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Miami Marlins rally to defeat Kansas City Royals 9-6

    The Miami Marlins overcame an early deficit to defeat the Kansas City Royals 9-6, highlighted by home runs from Kyle Stowers and Heriberto Hernández.

  4. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Washington Nationals defeat Miami Marlins 9-2

    The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 9-2, fueled by a difficult outing from Marlins starter Eury Pérez, who allowed five runs in just three innings.

  5. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 22 sources
    MLB Update: Giants shut out Reds, Phillies' streak ends in Seattle

    MLB highlights include the San Francisco Giants' 5-0 shutout of the Reds, the Seattle Mariners ending the Phillies' nine-game win streak, and the Miami Marlins sweeping the Washington Nationals.

  6. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Miami Marlins defeat Washington Nationals in series wins

    The Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals in two closely contested games, highlighted by a Javier Sanoja walk-off single and a 4-2 victory featuring home runs from Hernández and Marsee.

  7. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Philadelphia Phillies defeat Miami Marlins behind Arráez and Sánchez

    The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-5, fueled by Luis Arráez's multi-hit game and Cristopher Sánchez's dominant pitching as he reaches 16 wins.

  8. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Philadelphia Phillies defeat Miami Marlins 6-4 for fifth straight win

    The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins, driven by a sixth-inning rally from Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott.

  9. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Miami Marlins defeat Cincinnati Reds 7-1 before Phillies series

    The Miami Marlins defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 behind late home runs from Heriberto Hernández and Javier Sanoja. The Marlins now head to Philadelphia for a crucial Wild Card race series against the Phillies

  10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    MLB news: Jesús Madé tops prospect rankings and Eugenio Suárez hits 343rd home run

    MLB news features Jesús Madé topping the Top 100 prospect rankings, Eugenio Suárez surpassing Ron Santo in home runs, and key game results including a Marlins win and a Mariners shutout.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Marlins de Miami clinch 8-6 win over Phillies, Hernandez hits 16th homer

    Miami Marlins beat Philadelphia Phillies 8-6, sweeping the series; Javier Sanoja doubled and scored, while Heriberto Hernández hit his 16th homer. Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo took the loss after allowing six

  12. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Marlins 1-0 win over Phillies caps comeback and fuels trade‑deadline speculation

    Marlins beat the Phillies 1‑0 on July 28, with Sandy Alcantara’s seven shutout innings and Kyle Stowers’ solo homer; the win ends a 12‑game skid and sparks trade‑deadline talks for both clubs.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Miami Marlins End 12-Game Losing Streak and Stay in Wild Card Hunt

    The Marlins ended a 12‑game skid with a walk‑off win, staying near the Wild Card race, and plan no big trades at the deadline.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 30 sources
    San Diego Padres extend Miami Marlins losing streak to 12 games

    Padres rallied to a 5‑3 win, extending Marlins’ losing streak to a franchise‑record 12 games; earlier 7‑2 win pushed it to 11.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    San Diego Padres face Miami Marlins as trade deadline looms

    The Padres host the Marlins amid a ten‑game losing streak, announce Tatis Jr. as DH, and weigh trade‑deadline moves—including a possible Kevin Gausman deal—to bolster their starting rotation.

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