Marlins Beat Padres 7-6, Ending Their Win Streak

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins halted the San Diego Padres' seven-game winning streak with a thrilling 7-6 victory on Sunday, highlighted by Jake Burger's third consecutive game with a home run and a two-run blast from Jesús Sánchez. The Marlins capitalized early, scoring five runs against Padres starter Dylan Cease in the first two innings, showcasing their offensive prowess before Cease settled in to keep them scoreless for the remainder of his outing. Sánchez's home run in the seventh inning off reliever Yuki Matsui extended Miami's lead, but the Padres fought back with a two-run shot from pinch-hitter Donovan Solano in the eighth, narrowing the gap. Solano's performance was notable, as he went 7 for 15 in the series against his former team. Despite the late-game surge from San Diego, the Marlins managed to hold on for the win. The game was not without its tensions, as both benches cleared in the fourth inning following a hard slide by Padres player Jake Cronenworth that drew the ire of Miami's Otto López. Fortunately, the situation was defused without any physical altercations. Looking ahead, the Marlins have yet to announce a starter for their upcoming two-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, set to begin on Tuesday. The victory against the Padres marks a significant moment for Miami as they continue to build momentum in the season.