Marlins Edge Padres 4–3 in Miami on July 22

The Miami Marlins snapped a two-game skid and handed the San Diego Padres a tough 4–3 loss on Tuesday night at loanDepot Park, thanks to timely hits, defensive miscues, and late-inning drama.

⚾ Opening Surge by Miami

• Bottom 1st Inning: With two outs, Agustín Ramírez delivered a soft grounder to third. A throwing error by Manny Machado in the infield allowed Otto Lopez to score from third — Marlins on top, 1–0.

• The rally continued when Kyle Stowers doubled sharply to right field, driving in Ramírez and extending Miami’s lead to 2–0.

Padres Respond in the 6th

• Top 6th Inning:

  • Luis Arraez muscle-bound double to center brought in Dane Myers, pulling the Padres within one (2–1).

  • Gavin Sheets followed with an infield single, putting runners on the corners. A fielder’s choice subdued the threat, but the momentum had shifted slightly toward San Diego.

Miami Seals the Deal

• Bottom 6th Inning: With two outs, Heriberto Hernández lifted a sharp single to center, driving in Ramírez. Marlins reasserted control at 3–1.

• Bottom 8th Inning: The Marlins padded their lead as Javier Sanoja unloaded a triple into left, bringing Hernández home — 4–1.

Late-Inning Comeback Nearly

• Top 9th Inning:

  • Xander Bogaerts flashed a double to left, followed by Jackson Merrill launching a two-run double that closed the score to 4–3.

  • Despite hits by Bogaerts and Merrill, Padres couldn’t complete the comeback; the tying run was left stranded on second base as the Marlins held firm.

Final Score: MIA 4–3 SD

• Marlins’ win probability peaked at ~97% after the 8th inning but dropped to ~0% following the Padres' rally in the 9th.

• The Marlins captured a crucial win with strong offense and clutch defense, while the Padres came up just short despite a late surge.

🧢 What It Means

• Miami improves to 47–53, gaining momentum in their quest for late-season relevance.

• San Diego, now 55–46, remains competitive in the NL West but missed a chance to add to their win tally on the road.

🔜 Looking Ahead

The final game of the three-game set is tonight, with both teams looking to close strong. The Padres will aim to bounce back on Miami turf, while the Marlins look to capitalize on their recent form.