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Marlins Defy Expectations, Surge Towards .500 Mark
4 Aug
Summary
- Marlins reach .500 mark after sweeping Yankees
- Milwaukee Brewers also playing well since June 13
- Marlins' pitching staff leads majors in key metrics
As of August 4th, 2025, the Miami Marlins have defied expectations and reached the .500 mark, a significant milestone for a franchise that has long been overlooked. This impressive turnaround comes on the heels of a rousing weekend sweep of the New York Yankees, who are facing their own challenges.
Remarkably, the Marlins are not the only team that has been playing exceptionally well since mid-June. The Milwaukee Brewers have also been on a roll, winning 30 games in their last 44 outings. This surge has kept them very much alive in the playoff race, rather than being a team that would be picked over at the July 31st trade deadline.
The key to the Marlins' success has been their dominant pitching staff, which leads the majors in WHIP (1.06) and the National League in ERA (3.16) since June 27th. This 31-game stretch has propelled the Marlins up the power rankings and even placed them on the fringes of the NL wild-card race, just six games out with three teams to pass.
