Xavier Edwards' historic 5-hit return for the Marlins wasn't enough as they fell 4-2 to the Giants on June 1, 2025. Read about Edwards' record and Luis Matos' key homer.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Marlins fans, it was a day of dizzying highs and a familiar low at loanDepot park. While the scoreboard ultimately read 4-2 in favor of the San Francisco Giants, the real story was the electrifying return of Xavier Edwards, who didn't just play – he made history.
Xavier Edwards, in his first start back from the IL, went a scorching 5-for-5, setting a Marlins franchise record for most hits by a second baseman in a single game.
Welcome back, X! Xavier Edwards, making his first start of 2025 at second base and fresh off the injured list (left mid-back strain), put on an absolute clinic. The dynamic infielder went a perfect 5-for-5, including two doubles and an RBI. This wasn't just a great game; it was historic – the first time a Marlins player has ever collected five hits in a game while playing second base. His bat was a consistent threat, a massive bright spot on an otherwise frustrating Sunday for the Fish.
Despite Edwards' heroics, the Marlins couldn't overcome an early deficit. The decisive blow came in the third inning when Giants outfielder Luis Matos launched a three-run homer off Ryan Weathers. Wilmer Flores added another RBI for San Francisco. While the Marlins scratched across two runs – one from Edwards himself and another via an Otto Lopez RBI single – they struggled to deliver the knockout punch. Miami actually outhit the Giants 9-8 but repeatedly left runners on base, most painfully loading the bases in the eighth inning only to see the rally fizzle. Camilo Doval then slammed the door for his second four-out save of the series, securing the Giants' victory in front of 13,422 fans in a game that lasted 2 hours and 44 minutes.
Ryan Weathers had a largely solid performance on the mound, striking out a season-high seven batters over six innings. He looked sharp for the most part, but that one mistake to Matos in the third proved to be the difference-maker. It's a tough pill to swallow when one pitch can overshadow an otherwise commendable effort, but that's the nature of the game. The bullpen held firm after Weathers' exit, but the offense couldn't mount the necessary comeback.
As you'd expect, Marlins social media was buzzing with Edwards' incredible achievement. Highlights and congratulatory messages flooded timelines, with fans and teammates alike celebrating his resilience and immediate impact. On the transaction front, it was a quiet Sunday – no new trades, signings, or roster shuffles were announced. For now, the focus remains on getting the current group to click consistently.
So, a mixed bag on this Sunday. The 4-2 loss to the Giants stings, no doubt, especially with the series on the line. But Xavier Edwards' phenomenal, record-setting return provides a massive injection of optimism. If he can maintain even a fraction of this offensive firepower, he'll be a crucial piece for the Marlins moving forward. The challenge now is to translate these individual sparks into more W's. Onwards and upwards, Fish fans!
