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Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals โ Recap
February 23, 2026 ยท Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The St. Louis Cardinals secured a narrow 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins, breaking a late tie with a decisive three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning. This dramatic finish allowed the Cardinals to clinch a hard-fought win on their home turf.
The contest remained a tight affair throughout, with neither club able to establish a significant lead for much of the game. Miami's offense produced runs, including a solo home run from Jakob Marsee, who also scored twice, demonstrating the Marlins' ability to threaten at the plate. However, St. Louis consistently kept the score within reach, ensuring the game built toward a high-stakes conclusion.
The pivotal moment arrived in the bottom of the ninth, when the Cardinals unleashed their largest scoring inning of the game, plating three critical runs. This late surge created the winning margin, erasing any advantage Miami had held or sealing the comeback. From the mound, St. Louis also benefited from a strong relief appearance by Brycen Mautz, who contributed two scoreless innings and a strikeout, helping to stabilize the game for the eventual rally.
Ultimately, the Cardinals' resilience and timely hitting in the game's final frame proved to be the difference-maker, as they capitalized on their last opportunity to claim the victory. Their ninth-inning heroics provided an insurmountable challenge for the Marlins, who were unable to respond. After this result, the Miami Marlins' record stands at 64-64, while the St. Louis Cardinals improved to 66-62.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 9th inning, when the St. Louis Cardinals scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Monteverde |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Brycen Mautz |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Michael McGreevy |
|
2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Hancel Rincon |
|
1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Eury Perez |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Garrett Acton |
|
1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Joshua White |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Max Meyer |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Michael Petersen |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| William Kempner |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Ian Bedell W |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
| JoJo Romero |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Michael Watson |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Colby Martin L |
|
0.2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 40.50 |
| Jose Davila |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Rivas |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakob Marsee |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Christopher Morel |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javier Sanoja |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Fermin |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Weingartner |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Norby |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Johnson |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Griffin Conine |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Matthew Etzel |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximo Acosta |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ryan Ignoffo |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Baez |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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