Miami Marlins
· 2026-07-08
Miami Marlins delivered a dramatic 6-5 walk‑off win against the Seattle Mariners on July 7, 2026, pushing their record to 50-42, sixth in the National League and riding a four‑game winning streak.
The Marlins jumped ahead early, seizing a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Owen Caissie launched a 418‑foot solo homer to right‑center, while Javier Sanoja and Liam Hicks added singles. Hicks later raced home on a wild pitch from Seattle starter Bryan Woo, giving Miami a comfortable cushion.
Jakob Marsee capped the night with a 369‑foot single to right‑center gap in the 10th inning, driving in Griffin Conine for the winning run. The hit snapped Seattle’s comeback hopes and cemented Marsee’s status as the game’s hero.
Marlins starter Max Meyer worked five-plus innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out four and walking two. He logged 80 pitches before exiting, and reliever Michael Petersen held the Mariners scoreless with the bases loaded in the sixth. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and Cole Young managed a late rally, but the bullpen kept the lead intact.
The victory kept the Marlins in sole possession of the final National League Wild Card spot and left them just one game behind the Phillies for the second spot. It also marked the first time the club has been eight games over .500 since July 30, 2023, when they sat at 57-49. The win against a West‑leading Mariners squad, fresh off a five‑of‑six stretch, underscores Miami’s surge heading into the All‑Star break.
Meyer, a first‑time All‑Star, will miss the All‑Star Game but returns to the rotation on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Left‑hander Jesús Luzardo has been named his replacement for the showcase. The Marlins will look to extend their momentum in the final homestand before the break, hoping to lock down the Wild Card and keep the playoff push alive.