The Miami Marlins are making waves yet again, notching their eighth consecutive win with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night—an accomplishment that echoes back to their impressive streak in 2008. This winning streak has launched the Marlins into a fiercely competitive NL East race, showcasing the kind of potential that fans have been eager to see.
The night’s heroics were headlined by Edward Cabrera, who dazzled on the mound with a commanding seven-inning performance. Allowing just two hits and fanning six, Cabrera delivered not only his longest but arguably his most efficient outing of the season. Anchoring his effort, Anthony Bender and Ronny Henriquez held the line in the eighth and ninth innings, securing Miami’s fifth shutout of the year.
Meanwhile, the Marlins’ offense was ignited by a timely solo blast from Kyle Stowers, marking his 14th home run of the season. This pivotal moment came shortly after a hit-by-pitch ruling was overturned. Seizing the opportunity, Stowers sent the ball beyond the fence, giving Miami the only run they would need. For insurance, Nick Fortes came through in the eighth inning with an RBI single, driving in Jesus Sanchez after his thrilling triple down the right-field line.
The Marlins’ communications team took to X (formerly Twitter), commemorating the streak with enthusiasm: “With tonight’s 2-0 win against the Twins, the Marlins recorded their fifth shutout of the season and extended their winning streak to eight games, which is the longest since 2008 when the club tied the franchise record of nine consecutive wins.”
Currently holding a 38-45 record, the Marlins find themselves tied with the Atlanta Braves for third place in the NL East. They’re chasing the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies by 11 games and sit nine games behind the second-place New York Mets. The Marlins have caught fire with a 9-1 record over their last 10 games, building momentum as summer approaches its midpoint.
With Cabrera anchoring the defense and Stowers sparking the offense, the Marlins, complemented by a robust bullpen, are on a roll. As the Braves trail the Angels 4–0 heading into the ninth, Miami is eyeing sole possession of third place. This upswing suggests the Marlins may indeed be on their way to turning the corner, aiming for their first winning season since 2023.
