Miami Marlins sweep the NY Yankees 7-3 on Aug 3, 2025, reaching .500. Edward Cabrera & Jakob Marsee star in a historic win. Read how they did it!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought you'd seen it all, the Miami Marlins delivered a weekend for the ages. On Sunday, they didn't just beat the New York Yankees; they dominated them, securing a 7-3 victory to complete the first-ever sweep of the pinstripes in franchise history. More importantly, the win propelled the Marlins to a 55-55 record, a milestone that felt impossible just months ago. For the first time since April 15, your Marlins are a .500 ballclub, completing a historic climb from 16 games below.
The Marlins became the first MLB team since the 2014 Rays to go from 16+ games under .500 to even.
The atmosphere at loanDepot park was electric. Kyle Stowers set the tone with a massive three-run homer, and pitcher Edward Cabrera was simply masterful. Cabrera carved up the Yankee lineup for six innings, allowing just two hits while striking out seven. It was a complete team effort that dismantled New York and sent a message to the rest of the league: the fish are fighting.
Injecting a jolt of energy into the lineup is rookie Jakob Marsee. Playing in just his third MLB game, Marsee was a one-man wrecking crew on Sunday, going 2-for-4 and falling just a single shy of hitting for the cycle. His RBI triple in the seventh inning was the dagger, extending Miami's lead and showcasing the dynamic talent that has coaches and teammates buzzing. It's early, but the kid looks like the real deal.
It felt poetic that this historic sweep against the Yankees came on a day the Marlins honored the man who led them to a World Series victory over the very same team. The pre-game ceremony for 94-year-old Jack McKeon, the legendary manager of the 2003 champions, was a beautiful tribute. It was a perfect bridge between the franchise's greatest moment and what fans hope is the beginning of the next great chapter.
This recent surge isn't just a lucky streak; it's the result of a deliberate plan. Reinforcing that point, the Marlins' farm system made a massive leap in MLB's 2025 rankings, jumping 13 spots—the second-biggest rise in baseball. With 19 new prospects added to the Top 30 list, the organization is clearly focused on building a consistent pipeline of talent. The success we're seeing now with players like Marsee is just the beginning.
The celebration can't last long, however, as a new challenge arrives tonight. The first-place Houston Astros (62-50) come to town, and the Marlins will send their ace, Sandy Alcantara, to the mound. It's a heavyweight matchup and the ultimate test for this resilient, re-energized, and now .500 ballclub. The sweep was historic, but the question now is, can they keep this incredible momentum rolling? First pitch is at 10:40 PM. Don't miss it.
