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The second half of the 2026 campaign began the way the first half ended.
The Miami Marlins (52-47) are now hoping their losing streak does not reach a season-worst six games Sunday in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers (61-37) at American Family Field at 2:10 p.m.
Hoping to start a new winning streak will be Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez (5-7, 3.78 ERA), whose final start before the All-Star break was a quality start, as he pitched six solid innings of two-run ball in a loss to the Cleveland Guardians on July 11 at loanDepot park.
“Trending,” Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said when asked how he would describe Pérez’s first half, which included a stint on the injured list.
Milwaukee, which has opened the second half with consecutive wins, will send out left-hander Robert Gasser (2-4, 5.24 ERA).
The 27-year-old gave up a season-high seven earned runs in a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, lasting just three innings while surrendering eight hits.
Miami led 3-0 after a three-run second inning Saturday, but the lead diminished inning by inning, with the Brewers attacking Marlins right-handed reliever Calvin Faucher during a four-run sixth inning that gave them a commanding 6-3 lead.
Faucher’s latest appearance has now ballooned his season ERA to 5.01.
Marlins left-handed hitter Griffin Conine has opened the second half with back-to-back home runs against Brewers pitching, including a three-run homer in the ninth to cut Miami's deficit to 8-6.
Conine replaced Esteury Ruiz as a pinch hitter to begin the seventh inning.
Entering play Sunday, the Marlins are tied with the St. Louis Cardinals (51-45) for the final National League Wild Card spot.
Despite recent hiccups, the Marlins have a good opportunity to salvage the final game of the series against one of baseball's best.
At 24 games above .500, the Brewers have the second-best record in MLB behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-36).
Sunday will also be a critical afternoon for a Marlins bullpen that has blown back-to-back games out of the All-Star break.
On Friday, the Marlins led 1-0 before the Brewers tied the game on a solo home run in the next half-inning, and right-handed reliever Lake Bachar allowed the game-winning run with two outs in the home half of the 10th inning.
Miami will open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday at 8:10 p.m. at Daikin Park, the final stop of the club's six-game road trip.
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The Miami Marlins (52-47) are now hoping their losing streak does not reach a season-worst six games Sunday in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers (61-37) at American Family Field at 2:10 p.m.
Hoping to start a new winning streak will be Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez (5-7, 3.78 ERA), whose final start before the All-Star break was a quality start, as he pitched six solid innings of two-run ball in a loss to the Cleveland Guardians on July 11 at loanDepot park.
“Trending,” Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said when asked how he would describe Pérez’s first half, which included a stint on the injured list.
Milwaukee, which has opened the second half with consecutive wins, will send out left-hander Robert Gasser (2-4, 5.24 ERA).
The 27-year-old gave up a season-high seven earned runs in a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, lasting just three innings while surrendering eight hits.
Miami led 3-0 after a three-run second inning Saturday, but the lead diminished inning by inning, with the Brewers attacking Marlins right-handed reliever Calvin Faucher during a four-run sixth inning that gave them a commanding 6-3 lead.
Faucher’s latest appearance has now ballooned his season ERA to 5.01.
Marlins left-handed hitter Griffin Conine has opened the second half with back-to-back home runs against Brewers pitching, including a three-run homer in the ninth to cut Miami's deficit to 8-6.
Conine replaced Esteury Ruiz as a pinch hitter to begin the seventh inning.
Entering play Sunday, the Marlins are tied with the St. Louis Cardinals (51-45) for the final National League Wild Card spot.
Despite recent hiccups, the Marlins have a good opportunity to salvage the final game of the series against one of baseball's best.
At 24 games above .500, the Brewers have the second-best record in MLB behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (62-36).
Sunday will also be a critical afternoon for a Marlins bullpen that has blown back-to-back games out of the All-Star break.
On Friday, the Marlins led 1-0 before the Brewers tied the game on a solo home run in the next half-inning, and right-handed reliever Lake Bachar allowed the game-winning run with two outs in the home half of the 10th inning.
Miami will open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday at 8:10 p.m. at Daikin Park, the final stop of the club's six-game road trip.
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