MIAMI (AP) – The Miami Marlins triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of 4-1 on Wednesday, thanks to a combined pitching effort that allowed just three hits.
Janson Junk and five relievers played a crucial role in the victory, showcasing the Marlins’ strong defensive capabilities.
Agustín Ramírez contributed significantly to the Marlins’ offense with two singles and an RBI, while Javier Sanoja recorded three hits. This performance marks a continued upward trend for the Marlins as they prepare for their upcoming road series.
Pitching Highlights
Janson Junk (1-2) started the game, pitching five innings during which he allowed only one hit, walked one batter, and struck out two. He was removed from the game after throwing 56 pitches. Following Junk, Andrew Nardi pitched the sixth inning, and Anthony Bender took over in the seventh, while Michael Petersen struck out all three batters he faced in a perfect eighth inning.
Cardinals’ Scoring
The Cardinals managed to score one run in the ninth inning when Ivan Herrera homered against Lake Bachar. Following this, Bachar issued a walk to Nolan Gorman before retiring José Fermin. Pete Fairbanks then entered the game and secured the final two outs, achieving his fifth save of the season.
Marlins’ Offensive Strategy
Miami established an early lead with two runs in the second inning, highlighted by an RBI single from Owen Caissie and a bases-loaded walk to Jakob Marsee against St. Louis starter Kyle Leahy (2-3). The Marlins extended their lead with singles from Marsee in the fourth and Ramírez in the fifth inning, leading to a total of four runs on eight hits for the game.
Game Context
Leahy completed five innings, conceding four runs and eight hits, while also walking three batters and striking out two. The Cardinals opted to rest several regular players, including Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, and Alec Burleson. Additionally, Marlins’ 2025 All-Star slugger Kyle Stowers, who was activated from the injured list on Sunday, also had a planned day off to aid in his fitness recovery.
Upcoming Games
The Cardinals will start RHP Andre Pallante (2-1, 4.05) in the opener of a three-game home series against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, with RHP George Kirby (1-2, 3.29) on the mound for the Mariners. Meanwhile, the Marlins are set to begin a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, with RHP Sandy Alcantara (2-2, 3.06) scheduled to start against Giants RHP Adrian Houser (0-2, 5.40).