The Fish Don’t Stink—Yet
Miami’s 20-6 tear defies history, but can the Marlins sustain it beyond the mirage of a cursed franchise?
The Miami Marlins have flipped the script with a 20-6 tear that erased a brutal May and vaulted them into playoff contention. The run began after a demoralizing sweep at the hands of the New York Mets, a moment that could have buried the franchise’s reputation—but instead became the spark for something unexpected. 10 ERA, numbers that would have been laughable a month ago.
The turnaround isn’t just about wins. The Marlins have dominated in high-leverage situations, going 14-2 in one-run games during the streak, a stark contrast to their 0-10 record in such games earlier in the season. Their bullpen, once a sieve, has allowed just one earned run in 18 innings over the last 10 appearances.
