Edward Cabrera dominates as the Marlins shut out the Twins 2-0 on July 2, 2025. The Fish win their 8th straight, one shy of the franchise record. Recap here!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
With their 2-0 win over the Twins, the Marlins have won eight straight games, putting them one victory away from tying the franchise record for consecutive wins set in 2008.
While the winning streak is the headline, the story of the night was Edward Cabrera's sheer dominance on the mound. Eddie was simply untouchable, carving up the Twins lineup for seven scoreless innings. He allowed just two hits and a single walk while racking up six strikeouts. The biggest K of the night came in the third inning when he fanned Byron Buxton for the 400th strikeout of his career. To put that in perspective, he's the third-fastest pitcher in franchise history to hit that mark. When your ace is dealing like that, good things happen.
In a tight pitcher's duel, one swing can make all the difference, and Kyle Stowers delivered it. In the second inning, Stowers was initially awarded first base after appearing to be hit by a pitch. But after a review overturned the call, he stepped back into the box and promptly launched the very next pitch into the seats for his 14th home run of the season. That solo shot provided the early lead. Jesús Sánchez added a crucial insurance run in the eighth, tripling and then scoring on a Nick Fortes single, but it was Stowers' blast that set the tone.
Holding a slim lead, the Marlins bullpen was once again flawless. Anthony Bender came in for the eighth and retired the side in order, passing the baton to Ronny Henriquez. Henriquez was electric, striking out the first two batters he faced in the ninth before closing the door for his fourth save and the team's fifth shutout of the season. Now, all eyes turn to the next game. This eight-game winning streak is the talk of the town, and the team is one win away from tying the franchise record of nine straight, set back in 2008. The energy at LoanDepot Park is palpable.
So, what's next? A date with history. The Marlins will send Janson Junk (2-0, 3.73 ERA) to the mound to face the Twins' Simeon Woods Richardson. Can they make it nine straight and etch their names in the Marlins' record books? You won't want to miss a single pitch. This is what it's all about. Let's go Fish!
