Miami finally got the exhale it had been chasing. On Monday, July 27, the Marlins erased a 7-5 ninth-inning deficit with three runs, beating the Phillies, 8-7, and snapping a franchise-record 12-game losing streak. It was not a clean escape, but it was exactly the kind of messy, emotional win a struggling club needed. )
Everyone missed: Miami did not merely survive Philadelphia’s late push. The Marlins jumped on Zack Wheeler early, handing the Phillies ace his shortest start in four years. Wheeler lasted three innings and allowed five runs, while Tyler Phillips settled in after giving up Bryce Harper’s two-run homer. Miami’s lineup finally turned pressure into production after averaging only 2.5 runs per game during the skid. )
Behind the story: The ninth inning started with Miami trailing by two and facing All-Star closer Jhoan Duran. Jakob Marsee and Otto Lopez singled, Kyle Stowers was hit by a pitch, and Heriberto Hernández tied the game with a single up the middle. After Xavier Edwards’ bunt hit loaded the bases again, Griffin Conine lined a two-strike knuckle-curve past second baseman Bryson Stott for his first career walk-off hit. Conine also homered earlier in the game, making him the night’s clear catalyst. )
- 🔥 Fan Pulse: This felt bigger than a routine July win because Miami avoided a 13th straight loss and pulled within two games of the third National League Wild Card spot.
- 🧢 What it means: One victory does not erase the skid, but it restores some life before the Trade Deadline and gives the Marlins a game they can finally build on.