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Miami Marlins allow just 3 hits in 4-1 win over Cardinals
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1, allowing only three hits. Janson Junk and five relievers combined for the impressive pitching performance.
Key points
- Marlins won 4-1 against the Cardinals
- Janson Junk pitched five innings with only one hit allowed
- AgustĂn RamĂrez and Javier Sanoja contributed significantly
- Cardinals rested several regular players
- Upcoming games for both teams include series against different opponents
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MIAMI (AP) â Janson Junk and five relievers combined on a three-hitter to lead the Miami Marlins past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Wednesday. AgustĂn RamĂrez singled twice and drove in a run, and Javier Sanoja had three hits for the Marlins. Junk (1-2) allowed one hit, walked one and struck out two over five innings. He was lifted after 56 pitches. Andrew Nardi followed Junk and pitched the sixth and Anthony Bender got three outs in the seventh. Michael Petersen struck out the side in a perfect eighth. Ivan Herrera homered against Lake Bachar to lead off the ninth for the Cardinalsâ run. Bachar then walked Nolan Gorman and retired JosĂ© Fermin on a flyout. Pete Fairbanks relieved Bachar and got the last two outs for his fifth save. Owen Caissie hit an RBI single and Jakob Marsee walked with the bases loaded against St. Louis starter Kyle Leahy (2-3) in the second to give Miami a 2-0 advantage. Singles from Marsee in the fourth and RamĂrez in the fifth padded the lead. Leahy completed five innings, giving up four runs and eight hits. He walked three, struck out two and hit a batter. The Cardinals rested regulars , and . Marlinsâ 2025 All-Star slugger , who began the season on the injured list and was activated Sunday, also had a planned day off as manager Clayton McCullough said they're rebuilding his fitness.
Q&A
Who were the standout players in the Marlins vs Cardinals game?
AgustĂn RamĂrez and Javier Sanoja were standout players for the Marlins, with RamĂrez driving in a run and Sanoja recording three hits.
What was Janson Junk's performance against the Cardinals?
Janson Junk pitched five innings, allowing one hit, walking one, and striking out two, improving his record to 1-2.
What are the upcoming games for the Marlins and Cardinals?
The Marlins will face the San Francisco Giants, while the Cardinals will start a series against the Seattle Mariners.
