Miami Marlins: Historic Sweep of the Yankees and Rise in the Season
Miami, Florida – The Miami Marlins marked a milestone in their history by completing a sweep over the New York Yankees, achieving a 7-3 victory this Sunday. The game, witnessed by 34,601 fans at loanDepot park, propelled the team to a 55-55 record, the first time they have reached .500 since April 15th. The team’s performance in this series not only stands out in sports, but also in attendance. A total of 101,545 fans attended the three games, setting a new record for a three-game series since the stadium’s inauguration in 2012. Dominican pitcher Edward Cabrera delivered a standout performance, limiting the Yankees to a single home run in six innings. Offensively, All-Star selection Kyle Stowers played a crucial role, hitting a three-run homer and accumulating a total of four RBIs.The last team to go from 16 or more games below .500 to an even record was Tampa Bay in 2014.
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Since June 13, when the Marlins were 16 games below .500, they have shown a remarkable recovery with a 30-14 record, tying Milwaukee as the best team in MLB during that period.
Despite this rebound, the Marlins’ chances of participating in the playoffs are limited, with a 1.2% probability according to FanGraphs, and they are six games behind the last Wild Card spot in the National League.
