Marlins and Padres Clash in Thrilling Game

In a tightly contested matchup, the Miami Marlins faced off against the San Diego Padres, with Jason Adams (7-2) earning the win for the Padres. Bryan Hoeing, recently traded from the Marlins, contributed a scoreless eighth inning, showcasing the Padres' depth in their bullpen. The game saw a dramatic ninth-inning rally from the Padres, who scored three runs to secure a 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted by Jackson Merrill’s impressive 400-foot homer. Marlins starter Edward Cabrera delivered a stellar performance, pitching seven shutout innings, marking his second consecutive strong outing after a challenging start to the season. Cabrera had previously struggled following a two-month absence due to shoulder tightness. The Marlins opened the scoring with back-to-back homers from Jake Burger and Jonah Bride in the fourth inning, with Burger’s 428-foot shot being his 20th of the season. On the other side, Martin Perez, making his second start for the Padres after being acquired from Pittsburgh, continued his impressive form with a quality start, allowing only two solo homers while striking out six batters. This performance follows a strong debut against Colorado and a shutout outing against St. Louis prior to his trade. As the Padres continue to dominate with a record of 15-3 since the All-Star break, manager Mike Shildt announced that RHP Joe Musgrove will return to the mound on Monday against Pittsburgh after recovering from elbow stiffness.