Dodgers take series 2-1, but Marlins show flashes of fight

🐟 Marlins vs. Dodgers Series Recap (May 5–7, 2025)

The Miami Marlins hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series at loanDepot Park. The Marlins secured a thrilling extra-innings victory in Game 2 but fell short in the other two matchups. Here’s a detailed look at each game:

Game 1 – Monday, May 5: Dodgers 7, Marlins 4

Sandy Alcántara, the 2022 NL Cy Young winner, continued to struggle, allowing five runs over five innings, including two-run homers to Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. His ERA rose to 8.42.

What’s Wrong with Sandy Alcantara? A Deep Dive into His 2025 Struggles

A bright spot for the Marlins was rookie catcher Agustín Ramírez, who launched a 424-foot pinch-hit, three-run homer in the eighth inning, making his presence felt in his young career.

Game 2 – Tuesday, May 6: Marlins 5, Dodgers 4 (10 innings)

In a thrilling extra-innings contest, Jesús Sánchez delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning, scoring Xavier Edwards and securing a 5-4 victory for the Marlins.

Catcher Liam Hicks contributed a two-run homer in the fifth inning, while Connor Norby and Dane Myers added RBI hits in the sixth. Cal Quantrill started for Miami, pitching five innings, and Jesús Tinoco earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief.

Game 3 – Wednesday, May 7: Dodgers 10, Marlins 1

25-year-old pitcher Valente Bellozo delivered a strong performance, tossing 5.1 scoreless innings (7ks) before the bullpen faltered. The Dodgers broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning, highlighted by Freddie Freeman’s bases-clearing triple.

The Marlins managed only one run, with the offense struggling to generate momentum against Dodgers pitching.

This one run did prevent the Marlins from being shut out from home (they haven’t been all year).

🔍 Series Highlights & Lowlights

Highlights:

• Agustín Ramírez 424-foot pinch-hit blast in Game 1. 5-10 this series.

• Jesús Sánchez delivered a walk-off single in Game 2, showcasing clutch hitting. 4-13 this series.

• Valente Bellozo impressed with 5.1 scoreless innings in Game 3, demonstrating potential in the starting rotation.

• Dane Myers 4-12 and continues to impress both offesnively and defensively.

Lowlights:

• Sandy Alcántara’s continued struggles on the mound, with an ERA rising to 8.42.

• The bullpen’s inability to maintain leads, particularly evident in the late innings of Game 3.

• Offensive inconsistency, with the team managing only one run in the series finale.

• 33 Strike outs this series, 32% strikeout rate as a team (Strikeouts have been a glaring issue as they have the 4th most in the MLB).

The Marlins now hold a 14-22 record and will look to build on the positives from this series as they prepare for upcoming matchups.

@ White Sox 5/9-5/11

@ Cubs 5/12-5/14