MLB Final Intelligence
Miami Marlins vs Houston Astros โ Recap
March 20, 2026 ยท CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Miami Marlins secured a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros, decisively taking control with a four-run rally in the seventh inning.
Prior to Miami's late-game surge, the Astros managed to score four runs, keeping the contest tight and ensuring a competitive matchup through the middle innings. This consistent scoring from Houston meant the Marlins needed a significant push to create separation.
The critical turning point arrived in the seventh inning, where Miami plated four runs to seize command. This pivotal frame was significantly bolstered by Dillon Lewis, who tallied four RBI on the day, including a key home run. On the mound, Eury Perez delivered a strong performance for the Marlins, limiting the Astros to just two earned runs over five innings while recording five strikeouts, effectively setting the stage for his team's offensive breakout.
Ultimately, the Marlins prevailed through a combination of crucial late-game hitting and a solid effort from their starting pitcher, preventing Houston from gaining an insurmountable lead. The victory moves Miami's record to 65-61, while the Astros now hold a 63-63 mark.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 7th inning, when the Miami Marlins scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Perez |
|
5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5.52 |
| Hunter Brown |
|
4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2.84 |
| Bryan Abreu |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.86 |
| Christian Roa |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.93 |
| Enyel De Los Santos |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Logan VanWey L |
|
1.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Lake Bachar |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.35 |
| Michael Petersen |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.12 |
| Stephen Jones S |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Amilcar Chirinos |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cade Gibson |
|
0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.48 |
| Bryan King |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
| Dale Stanavich W |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Loperfido |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Stowers |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Lewis |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Perez |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Altuve |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Liam Hicks |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Martorella |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carlos Correa |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cesar Salazar |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Meyers |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Unroe |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Trammell |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Rataczak |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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