Tough Loss for the Marlins: Phillies Take the Win
Hey Marlins fans, it was a tough game for our boys today as the Philadelphia Phillies take the win with a final score of 4-2. Despite a brave effort by the team, the Marlins couldn't overcome a rough 4th inning that allowed Philadelphia to build a substantial lead.
The Inning-By-Inning Breakdown
The game started off quite evenly without any scores in the first three innings. The pitching on both sides really held the line. Our guys, Xavier Edwards and Agustin Ramírez, tried their best to get us going, but solid defensive play from the Phillies kept us at bay.
In the top of the 4th, things took a turn as the Phillies scored four runs, featuring a three-run homer by Bryson Stott, which put them ahead.
Our Marlins tried to answer back, but their defense remained impenetrable.Fighting Back and Looking Promising
Connor Norby gave us a glimmer of hope in the bottom of the 5th with a solo homer, sending the ball 415 feet to center field!
But despite our efforts, the score remained 4-1 for the majority of the game.Our guys never gave up though — in the bottom of the 9th, Heriberto Hernández doubled, and Dane Myers brought him home with a solid single, reducing their lead to 4-2.
Final Thoughts
We're left to wonder "what if," but proud of the team's perseverance and heart. Despite the loss, making a return and challenging in the final innings shows the fighting spirit of our Miami Marlins! We'll take this and move forward with more determination.
Let's look forward to the next one, Marlins fans, we've still got a lot to cheer for and showcase in the games to come!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Marlins (June 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |