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Marlins Notebook: Huge Ninth-Inning Rally, Junk, Edwards Takeaways

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Miami Marlins were on the verge of losing the first three games of a four-game set with the Washington Nationals on Sunday. They trailed 2-0 entering the top of the ninth inning, but a huge six-run rally, which may be better described as a complete meltdown by the Nats’ bullpen, gave Miami the 6-2 victory.

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Xavier Edwards Leaves Game Due To Possible Thumb Sprain

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Marlins score 6 times on 2 hits in ninth, rally past Nationals

Otto Lopez's two-run homer capped a six-run ninth inning and the Miami Marlins rallied past the host Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday. With Max Kranick (0-1) in for the save, Esteury Ruiz bunted for a hit leading off the ninth.

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Miami Marlins Need Strong Finish: Key Games in September

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Marlins Giving Recent Waiver Claim a Chance to Prove Himself in Majors

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Eury Pérez Has Rare Off Night as Marlins Fall to Nationals

Manager Clayton McCullough and the Miami Marlins dropped the opening game of their road series Friday night against the Washington Nationals, 9-2. The Marlins have been playing better lately, but starter Eury Perez had one of those nights where nothing was working for him.

MLB News / TWSN / August 29

13 Win Pitcher Listed as Starter in Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals August 29th Matchup

Game 2 of the Miami Marlins versus the Washington Nationals continues on August 29th, and the pitching matchup is very interesting. While neither pitcher has an ERA below 3.00 this year, both have at least 12 wins.

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The Miami Marlins entered the 2026 season considered a young team on the rise, but not quite ready for prime time in terms of the postseason. Most fans and observers expected the Fish to finish just under or at .500, with a Wild Card spot just out of their grasp.

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Marlins’ Javier Sanoja Makes History Not Seen Since 2024

Miami Marlins infielder Javier Sanoja grabbed the headlines today after a sensational performance against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Sanoja did something that hasn't been done in two years, and he is only one of three players to accomplish this goal.

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Eury Perez Is Finally Flashing His Frontline Potential for the Marlins

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Ryan Gusto keys shutout as Marlins take series vs. Red Sox

Single runs in the first two innings and Ryan Gusto's 5 2/3 shutout frames propelled the Miami Marlins to a 4-0 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Marlins Select Patrick Monteverde

The Marlins announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Patrick Monteverde from Triple-A Jacksonville and optioned fellow lefty Cade Gibson to Jacksonville in his place.