Full Breakdown
Miami Marlins’ Franchise-Record 12-Game Losing Streak Extends Into Late July
7/27/2026, 11:26:46 AM
Core Event
The Miami Marlins lost to the San Diego Padres 5–3 on Sunday, pushing the club’s skid to a franchise-record 12 consecutive defeats. The loss followed a 7–2 defeat the previous night, which had already tied the previous longest stretch of 11 straight losses. The streak began after the Marlins’ 8–4 victory over Seattle on July 9.
Background & Context
The Marlins have previously endured 11-game losing runs three times in franchise history, most recently in June 2011. Earlier in the season the team sat 52–42, three games behind the NL East leader and within striking distance of a wild-card spot. The All-Star break marked a turning point, after which the offense stalled and the bullpen faltered.
Data & Statistics
- Offensive production during the streak has fallen to a .208 batting average with a .607 OPS, according to team statistics.
- The Marlins’ on-base percentage is the lowest in MLB at .273, and the batting average ranks second-lowest at .214.
- Starting pitcher Eury Pérez has posted a 1.58 ERA over his last seven starts, yet only four of those outings have resulted in wins.
- The bullpen’s ERA has slipped into the bottom ten in the league, a sharp decline from its top-five ranking in June.
Official Statements & Responses
Pitcher Eury Pérez expressed gratitude for the confidence shown by the coaching staff when he was allowed to finish the seventh inning of his recent start.
On-the-Ground Reports
In the Sunday game, the Padres rallied in the eighth inning. Jake Cronenworth’s single set up a two-run homer by Manny Machado, tying the game at 3–3. Jackson Merrill’s solo shot gave San Diego a 4–3 lead, and Luis Campusano added an RBI single for a final 5–3 margin. Miami’s starter Janson Junk allowed one run over 4.2 innings before being pulled. The Marlins managed five hits and two runs, both driven in by Kyle Stowers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact length of the streak at the time of reporting. ESPN and FiveReasonsSports describe the Sunday loss as the 12th consecutive defeat, establishing a new franchise record. In contrast, CBS News and FieldLevelMedia refer to the same game as extending the streak to 11, noting it tied the previous record. No source provides a definitive clarification of the discrepancy, leaving the precise count ambiguous in contemporary coverage.
Verbatim Quotes
- “All parts will have to be involved for us to turn this around,” — The Miami Marlins
- “I understand fans' frustrations, sure. I'd be frustrated if I were a fan, too,” — Clayton McCullough, marlins manager
- “How we've been playing, we've been playing good enough to win, but we're one play short most of the nights,” — Kyle Stowers
- “I’m very grateful that they left me finish that 7th inning,” — Eury Pérez
- “The seas that we’re navigating, they’ll end. I wish I had a crystal ball to know when,” — Clayton McCullough, marlins manager
What’s Next
The Marlins open a three-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies on the Monday following the Padres finale. Starting pitcher Janson Junk is slated to face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, offering the club its first chance to halt the historic slide.
