Miami Marlins Defeat Chicago White Sox in Home Opener

Marlins' pitching staff shuts down struggling White Sox offense

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:10pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with players and field elements broken down into overlapping planes of teal, orange, and navy blue.The Marlins' home opener victory showcases the team's dynamic pitching and hitting in a visually striking cubist composition.Today in Miami

The Miami Marlins (3-0) defeated the Chicago White Sox (0-3) by a score of 6-2 in their home opener at LoanDepot Park on Tuesday night. Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk pitched a strong 6 innings, allowing just 2 runs, while the Marlins' bullpen held the White Sox scoreless over the final 3 innings.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Marlins undefeated to start the season, while the White Sox remain winless and have now lost 3 straight games. The Marlins' pitching staff has been dominant so far, while the White Sox offense has struggled mightily, scoring just 10 runs in their first 3 games.

The details

Marlins starter Janson Junk went 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits while striking out 7 and walking 2. The Marlins' bullpen of Anthony Bender, Steven Okert, and Tanner Scott combined for 3 scoreless innings to close out the game. The Marlins' offense was led by 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr., who went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and 3 RBIs. The White Sox offense continued to sputter, managing just 5 hits on the night.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.
  • First pitch was at 7:10 PM local time.

The players

Janson Junk

The Marlins' starting pitcher, who went 6 innings and allowed 2 runs.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The Marlins' second baseman, who led the offense with a double, a home run, and 3 RBIs.

Erick Fedde

The White Sox starting pitcher, who struggled, allowing 4 runs in 5 innings of work.

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What they’re saying

“Our pitching staff has been outstanding to start the year. Janson really set the tone for us tonight and the bullpen did a great job closing it out.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

“We just couldn't get anything going offensively. Fedde battled, but we need to start hitting the ball better as a team.”

— Tony La Russa, White Sox Manager

What’s next

The Marlins will look to stay undefeated when they host the White Sox again on Wednesday night. The White Sox will try to get their first win of the season and avoid falling to 0-4.

The takeaway

The Marlins' strong pitching and timely hitting have them off to a perfect 3-0 start, while the White Sox offense continues to sputter, leaving them winless through the first week of the season.