Marlins snap Reds' 5-game win streak with 7-4 victory

Griffin Conine and Connor Norby homer to lead Miami past Cincinnati

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:48am

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The Miami Marlins defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Wednesday night, snapping the Reds' five-game winning streak. Miami starter Eury Pérez allowed four runs, two earned, over five innings, while Griffin Conine and Connor Norby hit home runs to power the Marlins' offense. The Reds struck early with two unearned runs in the first inning, but the Marlins tied it in the bottom half and then took the lead for good with a four-run second inning.

Why it matters

This loss ends a strong stretch for the Reds, who had been building momentum with their five-game win streak. The Marlins, meanwhile, were able to bounce back from a tough outing by Pérez in his previous start and pick up an important win at home.

The details

Miami's Xavier Edwards and Jakob Marsee each had two hits and an RBI, while Conine and Norby provided the power with their home runs. Reds starter Brady Singer struggled, allowing six runs, five earned, over 2.2 innings. Cincinnati's Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer in the fifth to cut the deficit, but Norby's blast in the seventh restored Miami's three-run lead.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • The Reds entered the game on a five-game winning streak.

The players

Eury Pérez

The Miami Marlins starting pitcher, who allowed four runs, two earned, over five innings to earn the win.

Brady Singer

The Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher, who gave up six runs, five earned, over 2.2 innings and took the loss.

Griffin Conine

The Miami Marlins outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the third inning to expand the Marlins' lead.

Connor Norby

The Miami Marlins infielder who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to restore the Marlins' three-run advantage.

Sal Stewart

The Cincinnati Reds outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to cut the Marlins' lead to 6-4.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Marlins' ability to bounce back from a tough outing by their starting pitcher and get key contributions from their lineup, particularly the home runs from Conine and Norby. For the Reds, it was a disappointing end to their winning streak, but they'll look to rebound in the series finale on Thursday.