Conine and Norby homer to lead Marlins past Reds

Miami snaps Cincinnati's five-game winning streak with 7-4 victory

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:19am

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Griffin Conine and Connor Norby hit home runs to power the Miami Marlins to a 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. Xavier Edwards and Jakob Marsee each had two hits and an RBI for the Marlins, who snapped the Reds' five-game winning streak. Miami starter Eury Pérez allowed four runs, two earned, over five innings to earn the win.

Why it matters

The Marlins' victory over the Reds keeps them in the hunt in the competitive National League East division race. Miami is looking to build on its strong start to the season and make a push for the playoffs, while Cincinnati is trying to maintain its early-season momentum.

The details

Conine's two-run homer in the third inning and Norby's solo shot in the seventh provided the power for the Marlins. Miami also got RBI singles from Marsee and Edwards in the second inning to take the lead for good. Reds starter Brady Singer struggled, allowing six runs, five earned, in 2 2/3 innings.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Conine's homer came in the third inning.
  • Norby's homer came in the seventh inning.

The players

Griffin Conine

A Marlins outfielder who hit a two-run homer in the third inning to give Miami the lead.

Connor Norby

A Marlins infielder who hit a solo homer in the seventh inning to extend Miami's lead.

Eury Pérez

The Marlins starting pitcher, who earned the win after allowing four runs, two earned, over five innings.

Brady Singer

The Reds starting pitcher, who struggled and allowed six runs, five earned, in 2 2/3 innings.

Sal Stewart

A Reds outfielder who hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning to cut Miami's lead to 6-4.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to bounce back after a tough outing last time. The offense really stepped up tonight and gave us the lead early.”

— Eury Pérez, Marlins Pitcher

What’s next

The Marlins and Reds will wrap up their series on Thursday, with Miami's Max Meyer facing Cincinnati's Rhett Lowder.

The takeaway

The Marlins' victory over the Reds was a much-needed boost as they look to keep pace in the competitive NL East race. The power hitting of Conine and Norby, along with a solid outing from Pérez, helped Miami snap Cincinnati's winning streak and maintain their own momentum.