A Rough Day for the Marlins
Well, fellow Marlins fans, it's one of those days we'd rather forget. The Houston Astros came to town and unfortunately took the wind out of our sails with an 8-2 victory. Starting off with a slow-burn first few innings, we were left hopeful but without runs on the board. Xavier Edwards and Kyle Stowers were both put out early in the bottom of the 1st, setting the tone for a long day.Astros' Big Inning in the 4th
Then came the top of the 4th, and that's where things really went wrong for us. The Astros managed a flurry of hits, including a double from Jeremy Peña and a series of RBI plays that brought in five runs! What a whirlwind! The Astros took advantage of every misstep and secured a substantial lead, which was a hard pill to swallow.
A Brief Spark from the Marlins
Just when it seemed all was lost, we saw some electrifying moments in the 7th inning! Javier Sanoja and Derek Hill both hit home runs, reviving our spirits and reminding us of the fight in our team. That was something to cheer about!
Unfortunately, their efforts weren't enough to turn the tide completely.Closing Out the Game
The Astros tacked on a couple more runs in the 8th inning, putting pressure right back on us. Our bats were largely quiet thereafter, despite a valiant walk from Agustin Ramirez in the 8th. The game ended with three straight outs in the 9th, sealing the unfortunate outcome.Hang in there, Marlins fans! We're still here to support our team, come what may. Let's regroup and look forward to the next opportunity for redemption.
Scoreboard for Astros @ Marlins (August 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 1 |