Marlins vs Astros: did Miami’s 7th-inning surge at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches decide the game?

The Miami Marlins left CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches with a 9-12 record after a 7-4 result over the Houston Astros, who moved to 10-13 in preseason play.

First inning

The Marlins and the Astros both opened with a scoreless frame, and Miami finished the night with 6 hits and 0 errors.

Second inning

The Fish Tank struck for 3 runs in the second inning on 3 hits, setting an early lead that paired with an 8-walk night and a .366 on-base percentage.

Third inning

The Astros answered with 2 runs in the third inning on 3 hits, and the ‘Stros ended the game with 9 hits and 0 errors.

Fourth inning

The Marlins posted a scoreless fourth inning, and Miami’s pitching staff kept Houston without a home run for the game.

Fifth inning

The Astros were held scoreless again in the fifth inning, and Miami’s starter Eury Pérez worked 5.0 innings with 2 earned runs allowed while striking out 5.

Sixth inning

The Astros tied the game with 2 runs in the sixth inning on 3 hits, and Houston’s lineup finished with 4 runs on the night.

Seventh inning

The Marlins vs Astros turning point came when the Marlins scored 4 runs in the seventh inning on 2 hits, and Miami finished 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

Eighth inning

The Marlins produced a scoreless eighth, and Marlins post-match stats showed Miami played clean defense with 0 errors while the club stole 1 base.

Ninth inning

The Astros did not score in the ninth, and Miami closed out a 7-run game despite leaving 7 runners on base as part of the Marlins vs Astros tactical recap and Marlins vs Astros highlights.

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