The Miami Marlins secured a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium, showcasing a dominant pitching performance by starter Edward Cabrera and relievers. The win allowed the Marlins to claim the three-game series and marked their fifth series win of the season.
Cabrera (1-1) was impressive on the mound, throwing 5 2/3 innings where he allowed just three hits, issued two walks, and struck out a season-high 10 batters. The bullpen continued the momentum; Anthony Bender and Calvin Faucher each contributed a scoreless inning, while Ronny Henriquez closed the game with a perfect ninth, earning his first major-league save. This performance was particularly notable as it marked the Angels’ first shutout since April 27 and ended their eight-game winning streak.
The Marlins took control of the game early, scoring their first run in the third inning contributed to by back-to-back doubles from Matt Mervis and Derek Hill, followed by a sacrifice fly from Anthony Sanoja that brought Mervis home. They extended their lead in the fourth with Otto Lopez’s single and a subsequent two-out hit by Connor Norby. Sanoja added another run in the fifth with a double, scoring on a hit from Jesus Sanchez.
Despite a solid effort from Angels’ pitcher Kyle Hendricks, who gave up three runs over six innings with five strikeouts, the team’s hitting woes were highlighted as they fanned 15 times and failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, including a sixth-inning situation where they left two runners on base. Additionally, Taylor Ward’s impressive streak of 10 consecutive games with an extra-base hit came to a halt, as he went 0 for 4 in the game.
Cabrera’s strong outing improved his season ERA to 2.53, and it was a pivotal moment for both him and the Marlins, emphasizing the team’s competitive spirit as they navigate the season. As they continue to build momentum, the Marlins will look to carry this success forward in upcoming matchups.