Eury Pérez dazzles in his return, leading the Miami Marlins to a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on July 3, 2025. See how Pérez and Agustín Ramírez did it.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Happy Fourth of July, Marlins fans! While the fireworks are set for tonight, the real explosions have been happening at loanDepot park all week. The Miami Marlins capped off another series victory on Thursday, their fourth straight, with a decisive 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The story of the night, and perhaps the season so far, was the triumphant return to form for Eury Pérez, who was simply untouchable on the mound. Backed by yet another longball from rookie sensation Agustín Ramírez, the Marlins have now won 10 of their last 12 games and are putting the rest of the NL East on notice.
'One of the best outings of the year... I feel great, healthy, and we will keep working for more performances like that.' - Eury Pérez
It was the moment we've all been waiting for since his return from Tommy John surgery. Eury Pérez, just 22 years old, looked every bit the ace we remembered. Over six masterful innings, he completely baffled the Twins, allowing just a single hit while striking out a season-high seven batters. It was his first official win since June 25, 2023, and a powerful statement that he is back and ready to dominate. After the game, Pérez couldn't hide his excitement, calling it 'one of the best outings of the year' and emphasizing that he feels healthy and ready for more.
While Pérez was dealing, the offense got going early thanks to the man who is quickly becoming a household name in South Florida. Catcher Agustín Ramírez blasted a 425-foot, two-run homer in the first inning to give the Marlins a lead they would never relinquish. The homer was his 13th of the season, extending his lead among all MLB rookies. Ramírez isn't just a power threat; he leads all rookies in extra-base hits (29) and is tied for second in RBIs (35). He's not just running away with the Rookie of the Year conversation; he's becoming a middle-of-the-order force.
This recent surge isn't just a two-man show. The entire team is contributing to the winning formula. Speedster Xavier Edwards added two more singles and swiped his 15th base, consistently creating chaos on the basepaths. Jesús Sánchez drove in another key run with an RBI single. And after Pérez's stellar start, the bullpen trio of Cade Gibson, Anthony Bender, and Ronny Henriquez slammed the door, with Henriquez picking up his fifth save. It's this complete team effort that has made the Marlins one of the hottest teams in baseball.
As we head into the holiday weekend, the vibes are immaculate. The Marlins will look to keep the fireworks going on July 4th as they open a home series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Sandy Alcantara (4-8, 6.98 ERA) gets the ball, and while his season numbers are concerning, he'll be backed by a red-hot offense and a newfound team confidence. Can Sandy build on this momentum and deliver a shutdown performance? If the last two weeks are any indication, you won't want to miss it.
