Marlins Avoid Sweep

     The Miami Marlins prevented a three-game series sweep with 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot park on Sunday. The Marlins are 2-0 at home this season wearing their throwback teal and black jerseys. The Fish will host the St. Louis Cardinals for the next three days. 

     Miami(9-11) ripped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Jakob Marsee scored on a wild pitch. Heriberto Hernandez then grounded into a double play for Xavier Edwards to score. Liam Hicks followed with a base hit into left field and Otto Lopez crossed the plate.

     Milwaukee(12-8) made it 3-1 in the top of the sixth. Garrett Mitchell grounded out to first and David Hamilton reached home.

     The Marlins expanded their lead to 5-1 with two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Javier Sanoja knocked in Hicks and Owen Caissie on a single into center field.

       The Brewers cut it to 5-3 during the eighth inning. Gary Sanchez drove in Sal Frelick and Mitchell with a base hit up the middle.

Inter Miami CF Outlasts Colorado

     Inter Miami CF broke the Colorado Rapids 3-2 in Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday. It was the first time that the Herons played a contest in Denver. Both teams met in Fort Lauderdale back in April 2024.

     Miami(4-1-3) rushed out to a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute of play. Lionel Messi scored on a penalty kick with his left foot through the middle of the cage.

      The Herons expanded their lead to 2-0 during stoppage time at the end of the first half. German Berterame was able to get the tally.

     Colorado(4-4-0) rallied back early in the second half and tied it 2-2. Rafael Navarro scored during the 58th minute and Darren Yapi found the net in the 62nd minute.

      Inter Miami CF reclaimed the lead 3-2 in the 79th minute. Messi picked up his second goal of the contest.

Brewers Mix Marlins

     The Milwaukee Brewers handled the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Saturday at loanDepot park. The Marlins continued their homestand. 

     Miami(9-12) had a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Connor Norby singled up the middle for Liam Hicks to score.

     Milwaukee(12-8) evened it up 1-1 in the top of the fourth. Brandon Lockridge knocked in Luis Rengifo on a base hit into center field.

      The Brewers increased their lead in the middle of the contest to 5-1. They added two runs in the fifth inning and two runs in the sixth inning.

      The Marlins placed one run during the bottom of the ninth. Heriberto Hernandez grounded into a force out and Otto Lopez crossed the plate.

Aleksander Barkov Playing In World Championship

     Florida Panthers center and captain Aleksander Barkov will participate for Team Finland in the 2026 World Championship. It will happen in the next couple of weeks. 

     Barkov did not play in a contest this season with the Panthers due to an injury. He captained Florida to two Stanley Cup titles and three Eastern Conference championships in the past four seasons. 

Brewers Get By Marlins

     The Milwaukee Brewers topped the Miami Marlins 7-5 in 10 innings at loanDepot park on Friday night. The Fish began a six-game homestand. 

     Milwaukee(11-8) scored three runs in the top of the 10th for a 7-4 advantage. Miami(9-11) could gather just one run in the bottom of the 10th. 

Devils Hire Sunny Mehta

     The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their new general manager. He replaces former Florida Panthers player Tom Fitzgerald in that post. 

     Mehta has spent the past six seasons with the Florida Panthers. He has been the assistant general manager and director of analytics with the club since 2023. The Panthers captured two Stanley Cup titles and three Eastern Conference championships during his tenure. 

     It will be his second stint with the Devils organization. He worked as the director of hockey analytics from 2014 until 2018. 

Luke Williams Becomes Free Agent

     Atlanta Braves outfielder Luke Williams has refused an assignment to the minors. He will now become a free agent. 

     Williams once played for the Miami Marlins in 2022. He compiled one home run, three runs batted in and a .235 batting average in 71 contests with the Fish.