Marlins fall to Brewers 3-1 on July 6, 2025, despite Edward Cabrera's strong start. See how a youth surge keeps Miami's wild-card hopes burning bright.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, the hot streak had to end sometime. The Miami Marlins saw their impressive run cool off on Sunday, dropping the series finale to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1. While any loss stings, this one feels different. It's a small bump in the road for a team that has been one of baseball's hottest, winning 10 of its last 13 games and injecting a serious dose of excitement and hope back into South Florida.
The Marlins have now won 10 of their last 13 games and are just seven games back of the final NL wild-card spot.
Sunday's game was a classic pitcher's duel that just didn't fall Miami's way. Edward Cabrera was sharp, going seven strong innings while allowing just two runs and fanning six. Unfortunately, he was up against a returning Brandon Woodruff, who looked like his old self for Milwaukee, striking out eight over six frames. The lone bright spot on offense came from rookie Heriberto Hernandez, who blasted a solo shot in the fifth for his third homer of the season. It wasn't enough to counter Jackson Chourio, who single-handedly drove in all three of the Brewers' runs.
Let's not let one loss overshadow the real story: this team is fun again, thanks to its young core. The recent surge has been fueled by electric performances across the diamond. Eury Pérez, in his triumphant return from Tommy John surgery, recently tossed six scoreless innings. Rookie catcher Agustín Ramírez has been a revelation, leading all National League rookies with 37 RBIs. Not to be outdone, Kyle Stowers continues to mash, launching his team-leading 16th home run last week with a blistering 112.4 mph exit velocity. This youth movement has propelled the Marlins to a 38-45 record and put them squarely in the NL wild-card conversation.
Amidst the focus on the current team's rise, the Marlins took a moment on Sunday to honor their past. The legendary Jim Leyland, who managed the club to its first World Series title in 1997, was officially inducted into the Marlins Wall of Fame. The pre-game ceremony was a fitting tribute to the man who brought a championship to Miami and a great reminder of the franchise's proudest moments.
And if the current crop of rookies isn't enough to get you excited, the future looks even brighter. The latest farm system reports are buzzing about two 17-year-old international signings. Shortstop Anthony Abreu is turning heads with his smooth left-handed swing and slick defense, while Cuban right-hander Adriano Marrero is already touching 93 mph with a nasty slider. While they're years away, their high-upside potential shows the talent pipeline is being restocked for sustained success.
With no major trades or roster moves on the immediate horizon, this is the team that will carry the fight forward. The Marlins now head to Cincinnati for a crucial four-game series. It's a perfect test to see if they can shake off Sunday's loss, restart the engine, and continue their climb up the standings. The next week could tell us a lot about this surprisingly competitive Marlins squad.
