MIAMI — The Miami Marlins delivered a strong all-round performance to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Wednesday night, powered by timely home runs and consistent hitting across the lineup.
Griffin Conine and Connor Norby led the charge with crucial homers, while Xavier Edwards and Jakob Marsee added valuable contributions with two hits and an RBI each. The win brought an end to Cincinnati’s five game winning run.
On the mound, Eury Pérez put in a composed effort, conceding four runs only two earned across five innings. He struck out six batters and issued just one walk, showing improvement after a tough previous outing.
The Marlins’ bullpen ensured control in the latter stages, with Ryan Gusto, Andrew Nardi, and Lake Bachar each delivering a scoreless inning. Michael Petersen closed the game effectively, earning his first career save despite allowing two hits in the ninth.
Miami built momentum early, overturning an initial deficit with key hits in the opening innings. Conine’s two-run homer in the third stretched the advantage, while Norby’s solo shot later added insurance after Cincinnati’s bullpen had been dominant earlier in the series.
The Reds had started brightly, capitalizing on defensive errors to take an early lead. However, Miami quickly responded and maintained pressure throughout the game.
The series concludes Thursday with Cincinnati’s Rhett Lowder set to face Miami’s Max Meyer in what promises to be a competitive finale.