Marlins Reach Six-Game Win Streak with 4-2 Victory vs. Rangers

The Miami Marlins kept rolling on Sunday, grabbing their sixth straight win with a 4-2 victory over the struggling Texas Rangers. Multi-hit games, timely extra-base hits, and a lights-out start from young Eury Pérez kept Miami’s slim playoff hopes flickering.

The Rangers, meanwhile, dropped their seventh in a row and watched their playoff chances shrink even more.

Marlins Stay Hot Behind Otto Lopez’s Big Day

The Miami Marlins just refuse to fade away in the National League wild card chase. On Sunday, Otto Lopez really stood out, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

He sparked an offense that took advantage of Texas pitching at just the right moments.

Decisive Inning Sets the Tone

Miami broke through in the top of the fourth. Lopez doubled in the game’s first run and then scored himself when Heriberto Hernández knocked a single to the outfield.

Those two quick hits put Miami up 2-0. Texas never did catch up.

In the fifth, Jakob Marsee and Agustín Ramírez ripped back-to-back doubles. Suddenly, the lead stretched to 3-0, and Texas looked rattled.

Stringing together those extra-base hits really showed how Miami can deliver under pressure.

Rangers Fight Back, but Miami Responds

The Texas Rangers tried to fight their way back. In the bottom of the sixth, Wyatt Langford blasted his 22nd homer of the season—a two-run shot that sliced Miami’s lead to 3-2.

Insurance Run Seals the Win

But Miami didn’t let the Rangers hang around. In the seventh, Graham Pauley smoked a triple and landed on third with nobody out.

Brian Navarreto followed with a deep sacrifice fly, giving Miami some breathing room with a two-run edge.

Pitching Leads the Way

Young starter Eury Pérez gave Miami a big boost. He looked electric, punching out a season-high nine batters in just four scoreless innings.

He didn’t last long, but his dominance let the bullpen take over with a lead.

Bullpen Locks It Down

Lake Bachar came in as the middle reliever and kept things steady. In the ninth, George Soriano took the mound and shut the door, picking up his first save of the season.

Playoff Picture Impact

Miami bumped their record to 76-80. They’re still four games behind the Mets and Reds for the last NL wild card spot, but at least they’re still in the fight.

For Texas, the nightmare continues. They dropped to 79-77 and now trail the Houston Astros by 5 ½ games for the final AL wild card.

With just a handful of games left, there’s almost no room for mistakes.

Key Takeaways from the Game

• Otto Lopez led the way with three hits, an RBI, and a run.
• Miami’s big moments came in the fourth and fifth, thanks to clutch doubles.
• Eury Pérez fanned nine in just four innings—his stuff looked nasty.
• Wyatt Langford hit his 22nd homer, giving Texas a brief spark.
• George Soriano grabbed his first career save to lock it down.

Looking Ahead

The Marlins want to stretch their win streak as they chase a postseason spot. One loss now could really mess with their wild card chances.

Texas needs to snap their losing streak fast if they hope to stay in the race. The pressure’s on, and honestly, it’s starting to show.

The regular season’s almost out of days. These games feel like playoffs already.

 
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