Marlins Secure 3-1 Victory Against the Royals! 
What a game, Marlins fans! 
We showed strong tenacity on the diamond as the Fish clinched a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This win has the Marlins faithful excited as we saw some big-time performances and clutch plays throughout the matchup. Early Momentum Thanks to Edwards! 
We got off to a fantastic start in the bottom of the 1st inning, thanks to a spectacular triple from Xavier Edwards that got us buzzing. He wasted no time zipping around the bases, and with Otto Lopez grounding out, Edwards dashed home to put the first run on the board for us—Marlins lead 1-0! 
Royals Level, But Marlins Deliver! 
It got a bit tense when the Royals’ Salvador Perez homered to center in the top of the 8th, tying the game at 1-1. But don’t worry, our Fish responded with some fireworks of their own in the bottom of the inning! With Graham Pauley walking and Edwards doubling, it set the stage for Otto Lopez who doubled to left, sending Pauley and Edwards home! That's two more runs for the Marlins! 
Closing It Out in Style! 
The ninth inning saw closer Bender taking the mound and wrapping things up beautifully! Three quick outs and that's a wrap—no chance for the Royals to rally back! This win reflects the strength and unity of our team, and we have lots more to look forward to! Let's ride this momentum forward! Go Marlins! 
It's always thrilling to witness such dedication and skill. Let's keep the energy high and look forward to more stellar performances from our Miami Marlins!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Marlins (July 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |