Yankees Look to Complete Sweep of Marlins

Sunday's matchup features top teams in AL East and NL East divisions

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:42pm

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The New York Yankees (7-1) will look to complete a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins (5-3) on Sunday. The Yankees won the second game of the series 9-7 on Saturday. Max Fried is scheduled to take the mound for the Marlins, while the Yankees' starter has not yet been announced.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in their respective divisions, the AL East and NL East. A Yankees sweep would further cement their status as an early season powerhouse, while the Marlins will be looking to avoid being swept at home and falling further behind in the NL East standings.

The details

The Yankees have won the first two games of the series, including a 9-7 victory on Saturday. The Marlins will send left-hander Max Fried to the mound, while the Yankees' starter has not yet been announced. Both teams have gotten off to strong starts, with the Yankees sitting atop the AL East and the Marlins in second place in the NL East.

  • The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 1:10 PM EDT.

The players

New York Yankees

The Yankees are off to a 7-1 start and sit atop the AL East standings.

Miami Marlins

The Marlins are 5-3 on the season and in second place in the NL East.

Max Fried

The Marlins' scheduled starting pitcher for Sunday's game.

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What they’re saying

“We know the Yankees are a tough team, but we're ready to give them a fight and try to avoid the sweep.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

What’s next

The Yankees will look to complete the sweep and continue their strong start to the season, while the Marlins will aim to avoid being swept at home and get back on track in the NL East race.

The takeaway

This series showcases two of the top teams in baseball early in the 2026 season, with the Yankees looking to solidify their status as an AL powerhouse and the Marlins trying to keep pace in the competitive NL East.