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

Griffin Conine and Connor Norby homered to lead the Marlins past the Reds.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:08am

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The Miami Marlins defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Wednesday night, snapping the Reds' five-game winning streak. Griffin Conine and Connor Norby hit home runs for the Marlins, while Xavier Edwards and Jakob Marsee each had two hits and an RBI. Miami starter Eury Pérez allowed four runs, two earned, over five innings, and the Marlins' bullpen held on for the victory.

Why it matters

The win helps the Marlins keep pace in the competitive NL East division, while the loss ends the Reds' recent hot streak as they look to build on their early-season success.

The details

The Reds struck first with two unearned runs in the top of the first inning, but the Marlins quickly tied it up in the bottom half. Miami then took the lead for good with a four-run second inning, highlighted by RBI singles from Marsee and Edwards. Conine's two-run homer in the third extended the Marlins' advantage, and Norby's solo shot in the seventh provided an insurance run.

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

The players

Griffin Conine

A Marlins outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the third inning to extend Miami's lead.

Connor Norby

A Marlins infielder who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to provide an insurance run for Miami.

Eury Pérez

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

Brady Singer

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

Sal Stewart

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

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What they’re saying

“We knew the Reds were hot coming in, so it was important for us to snap that streak and get back on track ourselves.”

— Griffin Conine, Marlins Outfielder

What’s next

The Reds and Marlins will wrap up their series on Thursday, with Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder facing off against Marlins right-hander Max Meyer.

The takeaway

This win helps the Marlins maintain their position in the competitive NL East, while the Reds' five-game winning streak comes to an end. Both teams will look to build momentum as the season continues.