Rhett Lowder’s lively two-seam/slider mix should keep Miami quiet the first time through the order, but the Marlins’ contact-heavy core (Edwards, Otto Lopez) has been grinding at-bats and figures to cash in during the middle innings when Lowder stretches past 70 pitches. Max Meyer’s four-seam/slider combo is volatile, yet Cincinnati’s lineup outside of Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz is struggling to elevate; expect Meyer to scatter traffic and leave with a 3-2 lead after five. Miami’s power pockets—Liam Hicks and Owen Caissie—match up well against the Reds’ right-handed relief options, producing the decisive two-run seventh off Emilio Pagán. The Reds claw back a run against Anthony Bender in the sixth and another in the ninth off Calvin Faucher, but Andrew Nardi cleans up for the final out. Clean defense from Xavier Edwards and Javier Sanoja prevents the big inning that has haunted Miami recently, while Cincinnati’s continued woes with runners in scoring position (2-for-11 projected) keep their late push short. Marlins edge a tightly contested finale, 5-4.

Probable Pitchers

R. Lowder Reds

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- K

M. Meyer Marlins

5-0 2.97 ERA

74 K

Cincinnati Reds — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
TJ Friedl	LF	.167	0	0	.286	.167
Matt McLain	2B	.235	0	3	.350	.294
Elly De La Cruz	SS	.231	3	6	.310	.423
Sal Stewart	1B	.364	4	9	.473	.727
Eugenio Suárez	3B	.208	2	8	.269	.354
Nathaniel Lowe	DH	.214	0	2	.267	.286
Spencer Steer	RF	.200	1	3	.233	.350
Dane Myers	CF	.263	0	1	.300	.263
Will Benson	PH	.192	0	1	.250	.308

Miami Marlins — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Jakob Marsee	DH	.160	0	3	.271	.220
Xavier Edwards	2B	.396	1	6	.453	.563
Agustín Ramírez	C	.250	0	4	.365	.364
Liam Hicks	1B	.314	3	13	.390	.600
Otto Lopez	SS	.333	1	4	.400	.489
Owen Caissie	RF	.324	2	12	.385	.618
Heriberto Hernández	LF	.125	0	5	.243	.188
Javier Sanoja	CF	.406	0	7	.424	.500
Graham Pauley	3B	.200	0	4	.200	.360

Scoring Plays

▼ 1

Agustín Ramírez reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Eugenio Suárez. Xavier Edwards scores. Fielding error by third baseman Eugenio Suárez.

0-1

▼ 4

Owen Caissie doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder TJ Friedl. Liam Hicks scores. Otto Lopez scores.

0-3

▼ 4

Javier Sanoja singles on a line drive to right fielder Spencer Steer. Owen Caissie scores.

0-4

▲ 5

Sal Stewart homers (4) on a fly ball to center field.

1-4

▼ 6

Javier Sanoja singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Owen Caissie scores.

1-5

▼ 7

Owen Caissie singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Agustín Ramírez scores. Liam Hicks to 3rd. Otto Lopez to 2nd.

1-6

▼ 8

Agustín Ramírez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Dane Myers. Graham Pauley scores. Jakob Marsee scores.

1-8

Cincinnati Reds — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
TJ FriedlLF	5	0	0	0	0	2	0	.167	.453
Matt McLain2B	5	0	2	0	0	1	0	.235	.644
Elly De La CruzSS	5	0	1	0	0	3	0	.231	.733
Sal Stewart1B	3	1	1	1	1	1	1	.364	1.200
Eugenio Suárez3B	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.208	.623
Nathaniel LoweDH	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	.214	.553
Spencer SteerRF	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	.200	.583
Dane MyersCF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.263	.563
Will BensonPH	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.192	.558
Totals	35	1	7	1	4	9	1

BATTING

2B: Steer (3, Bender).

HR: Stewart, S (4, 5th inning off Meyer, 0 on, 2 out).

TB: De La Cruz, E; McLain, M 2; Myers; Steer 3; Stewart, S 4.

RBI: Stewart, S (9).

2-out RBI: Stewart, S.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Higgins, P; Lowe, N 2; De La Cruz, E 2; Friedl.

Team RISP: 0-for-10.

Team LOB: 11.

FIELDING

E: Suárez, E (1, fielding); Franco, J (1, throw).

DP: 2 (De La Cruz, E-McLain, M-Stewart, S; De La Cruz, E-Stewart, S).

a-Walked for Higgins, P in the 9th.

Miami Marlins — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Jakob MarseeDH	4	1	0	0	1	0	.160	.491
Xavier Edwards2B	3	1	1	0	2	1	.396	1.016
Agustín RamírezC	5	1	2	2	0	0	.250	.729
Liam Hicks1B	4	1	1	0	1	0	.314	.990
Otto LopezSS	3	1	1	0	1	0	.333	.889
Owen CaissieRF	4	2	3	3	0	1	.324	1.003
Heriberto HernándezLF	2	0	0	0	0	0	.125	.431
Javier SanojaCF	4	0	3	2	0	1	.406	.924
Graham Pauley3B	4	1	1	0	0	2	.200	.560
Totals	35	8	12	7	5	5

BATTING

2B: Lopez, O (2, Lowder); Caissie 2 (4, Lowder, Lowder); Pauley (4, Franco, J).

3B: Edwards, X (1, Lowder).

TB: Caissie 5; Edwards, X 3; Hicks, L; Lopez, O 2; Pauley 2; Ramírez 2; Sanoja 3.

RBI: Caissie 3 (12); Ramírez 2 (4); Sanoja 2 (7).

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Sanoja 2.

GIDP: Ramírez.

Team RISP: 5-for-12.

Team LOB: 8.

BASERUNNING

SB: Pauley (1, 3rd base off Franco, J/Higgins, P); Marsee (6, 2nd base off Franco, J/Higgins, P).

FIELDING

E: Lopez, O (4, fielding); Edwards, X (1, fielding).

Cincinnati Reds — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Rhett Lowder(L, 1-1)	5.1	8	5	4	2	2	95-56	3.31
Brock Burke	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	8-6	0.00
Jose Franco	2.0	4	3	3	3	2	43-25	4.76

Miami Marlins — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Max Meyer(W, 1-0)	5.0	4	1	1	3	4	1	87-59	3.68
Anthony Bender(H, 2)	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	12-8	7.20
Tyler Phillips(S, 1)	3.0	2	0	0	1	4	0	37-27	0.00

Game Info

Umpires: Home Plate: Sean Barber; First Base: John Libka; Second Base: James Hoye; Third Base: D.J. Reyburn

Venue: loanDepot park, Miami

Weather: 72°F, Roof Closed

Wind: 0 mph, None

Cincinnati Reds — News

Reds Release Josh Staumont

Staumont's departure is a routine depth move for Cincinnati, which sits 31-29 with a -38 run differential and has already cycled multiple relievers this season.

Cincinnati Reds

Yunior Marté Elects Free Agency After Reds DFA

Marté's departure removes minor depth from Cincinnati's bullpen as the Reds navigate a 5-4 record over their last 10 games with a rotation already leaning on Abbott (4.02 ERA) while Singer (6.18 ERA) and Paddack (6.90 ERA) continue to struggle.

Cincinnati Reds

Reds Option Friedl, Recall Marté

Friedl exits after hitting .181/.252/.258 with a .252 xwOBA across 46 games, clearing space for Marté in Cincinnati's outfield as the Reds sit 31-29 with a -38 run differential.

TJ Friedl

Cincinnati Reds

Reds Designate Leibrandt, Richardson; Recall McCambley, Mey

Cincinnati (30-29, -39 run diff) clears rotation depth as Singer (6.18 ERA) and Paddack (6.90 ERA) continue to struggle; McCambley and Mey arrive with no 2026 track record, suggesting organizational desperation in a rotation averaging 5.70 ERA across five starters.

Lyon Richardson

Cincinnati Reds

Reds place De La Cruz on IL with hamstring strain; Arroyo debuts at SS

Cincinnati loses its primary offensive engine (.362 xwOBA, 12 HR in 58 G) mid-stretch while the Reds sit 30-28 with a -32 run differential. Arroyo's debut fills the position but lacks 2026 MLB data, and the rotation remains thin with Singer (6.18 ERA) and Paddack (6.90 ERA) as backup arms.

Elly De La Cruz

Edwin Arroyo

Cincinnati Reds

Miami Marlins — News

Hernandez: 2 HR, 3 RBI in Marlins win over Nationals

Hernandez's two-homer night snapped Miami's 4-game skid and gave the Marlins their first win in five games at home (18-15). Washington's pitching has given up 330 runs this season (worst in NL East), making their 31-30 record surprisingly resilient given the 0.508 win% profile.

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Marlins Select Brzykcy and Zuber From Triple-A

Miami adds depth arms to a rotation struggling with durability (Junk 4.80 ERA, 3-5 record; Alcantara 4.66 ERA) while sitting 26-34 and 0-8 in road games over their last five contests.

Miami Marlins

Marlins select Zach Brzykcy

Brzykcy enters a Miami rotation currently anchored by Meyer (2.97 ERA, 5-0) but relying heavily on Alcantara (4.66 ERA) and Junk (4.80 ERA, 3-5). The move addresses rotation depth as Miami sits 26-33 with a -20 run differential.

Miami Marlins

Janson Junk: Not starting, could hit IL

Junk (4.80 ERA, 3-5) exits Miami's rotation Sunday against NYM; with Eury Pérez already sidelined (gracilis strain), the Marlins face depth concerns in an already fragile staff. MIA's rotation would lean heavily on remaining starters if Junk lands on IL.

Janson Junk

Eury Pérez

Miami Marlins

Eury Pérez to miss eight weeks with gracilis strain

Pérez's 4.60 ERA and 3-6 record made him vulnerable in Miami's rotation, but his 10.34 K/9 over 62.2 IP leaves the Marlins thinner behind Max Meyer (2.52 ERA, 5-0). Josh Ekness (1.69 ERA, limited sample) inherits a fourth-starter role in a rotation already anchored by Meyer and Alcántara (4.66 ERA, 3-4).

Max Meyer

Eury Pérez