After a 7-4 loss to the Royals snapped their streak, the Marlins look to rebound vs. the Padres on July 21. Can Agustin Ramírez's hot bat lead a new streak?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
That four-game winning streak felt good, didn't it? Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and the Marlins' run was snapped Sunday in a 7-4 loss to the Royals. But there's no time to dwell on it, as a tough San Diego Padres team rolls into Miami for a new series starting this afternoon.
The late comeback fell short, highlighted by a two-run double from Agustin Ramírez.
Sunday's series finale against Kansas City was a tough pill to swallow. The Royals, led by a Salvador Perez homer and five shutout innings from Kris Bubic, jumped out to a commanding 7-0 lead. Just when it looked like a blowout, the Fish showed some serious fight in the ninth inning. A two-run single from Xavier Edwards and a two-run double from Agustin Ramírez brought the tying run to the on-deck circle. While the rally ultimately fell short, that late-game spark is exactly the kind of resilience this team needs to carry into the next series.
The Marlins (46-52) won't have it easy as they welcome the San Diego Padres (54-45) to town. Despite the Padres' better record, the betting odds actually favor Miami slightly (-134) for today's 3:40 PM ET matchup. To capitalize on that home-field advantage, the offense will need to get going much earlier than the ninth inning. Facing a quality opponent like San Diego is the perfect test to see if the Marlins can immediately bounce back and start a new streak.
While the transaction wire was quiet for the Marlins today, the team's bigger picture remains a source of optimism. The current roster is stable, but the real excitement lies in the future. The farm system is now widely regarded as one of the most improved in baseball, stocked with high-ceiling prospects like Robby Snelling and Noble Meyer. With affiliates like Jacksonville performing well, the pipeline of talent promises to keep the big-league club competitive for years to come.
The loss to the Royals was a bump in the road, but this series against the Padres offers a fresh start. With the trade deadline looming and a farm system brimming with talent, the next few weeks will be crucial in defining the direction of the 2025 Marlins. Let's see if they can start a new winning streak tonight.
