Key facts
- The Miami Marlins defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday.
- The Marlins' victory extended their winning streak to seven games.
- Sandy Alcantara (6-4) pitched eight innings, allowing three runs and striking out seven.
- Owen Caissie hit a two-run double to cap a four-run seventh inning for the Marlins.
- Endy Rodriguez and Brandon Lowe hit home runs for the Pirates.
The Miami Marlins extended their winning streak to seven games by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Friday. This victory marks their ninth win in 10 games during June. Sandy Alcantara (6-4) secured his third win of the month, pitching eight innings and allowing three runs on five hits while striking out seven. The Marlins broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning, scoring four runs off reliever Wilber Dotel (1-2). Xavier Edwards drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly, Heriberto Hernandez added an RBI single, and Owen Caissie capped the rally with a double. Liam Hicks contributed a two-run homer in the eighth. For the Pirates, Endy Rodriguez homered and doubled, and Brandon Lowe also went deep. The Pirates have now lost six of their last seven games.
The Marlins will attempt to maintain their four-game road winning streak when they face the Pirates again on Saturday. The Pirates have a 19-18 record in home games and a 35-35 overall record, with 84 home runs this season. Miami holds a 12-19 record in road games and a 35-35 overall record. Liam Hicks leads the Marlins with 13 home runs, while Jake Mangum has been strong for the Pirates over the last 10 games.