Miami Marlins scored 7 runs in a 7-2 win over Athletics
Otto Lopez homered and drove in 3 runs, while Sandy Alcantara worked 8 innings in the Miami Marlins' win over the Athletics.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 7-2 on July 4, 2026. Otto Lopez homered and drove in 3 runs, and Sandy Alcantara worked 8 innings, allowing 1 run on 100 pitches.
Final score and record
The Athletics did not score in 7 of 9 innings against the Miami Marlins' staff. At bat, the Miami Marlins scored in 4 of 9 innings; the 3rd was the club's largest inning, at 3 runs. The Miami Marlins won by 5 runs.
In the top of the 3rd, Joe Mack drove in 1 run with a home run. The play put the Miami Marlins ahead to stay, 1-0.
At the end of July 4, 2026, the Miami Marlins had a 48-42 record and were 3rd in the division and 5.5 games back.
Offensive contributors
Otto Lopez finished 3-for-5 with 1 run, 1 double, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Kyle Stowers had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk. Joe Mack collected 2 hits across 5 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI.
Liam Hicks had 3 hits in 5 at-bats with 2 runs. Xavier Edwards collected 1 hit across 3 at-bats with 1 RBI and 2 walks. Javier Sanoja went 1-for-4 with 1 run and 1 double. 7 batters combined for the Miami Marlins' 13 hits. They also drew 6 walks. 5 hits went for extra bases.
Work on the mound
In 8 innings, Sandy Alcantara threw 100 pitches, allowing 6 hits and 1 run, walking 1 and striking out 8. Across 9 innings, the Miami Marlins' staff threw 114 pitches, allowed 7 hits and 2 runs, issued 1 walk, and recorded 9 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.