Marlins Top Brewers 5-3 to End Skid

Pérez outduels Misiorowski as Miami snaps 4-game losing streak

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:34pm

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The Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Sunday, with starting pitcher Eury Pérez allowing just three hits over six strong innings. The Marlins jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning against Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski, who struck out nine but was tagged for three runs, one earned. The Brewers got a run back in the sixth, but the Marlins added two more in the bottom half to make it 5-1. Milwaukee mounted a late rally with two runs in the eighth, but the Marlins held on for the victory, snapping a four-game losing streak.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the Marlins, who had lost four straight games and were in danger of being swept by the Brewers. The strong outing by Pérez and the timely hitting in the first and sixth innings helped Miami get back on track. For the Brewers, the loss ends a solid road trip, but they'll look to bounce back as they head to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers.

The details

Marlins starter Eury Pérez (2-1) was dominant, allowing just three hits and one unearned run over six innings while striking out seven. Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski (1-2) had nine strikeouts but was charged with three runs, one earned, in five innings of work. Miami jumped on Misiorowski early, scoring three runs in the first inning on a wild pitch, a double play, and an RBI single. The Brewers got one back in the sixth, but the Marlins answered with two more in the bottom half to make it 5-1. Milwaukee made it interesting late with a two-run single by Gary Sánchez in the eighth, but Calvin Faucher and Pete Fairbanks closed the door for the Marlins.

  • The Marlins scored three runs in the first inning.
  • The Brewers scored a run in the sixth inning.
  • The Marlins added two more runs in the sixth inning.
  • The Brewers scored two runs in the eighth inning.

The players

Eury Pérez

The Marlins' starting pitcher, who allowed just three hits and one unearned run over six strong innings.

Jacob Misiorowski

The Brewers' starting pitcher, who struck out nine but was tagged for three runs, one earned, in five innings of work.

Gary Sánchez

The Brewers' pinch-hitter who hit a two-run single in the eighth inning to make it a 5-3 game.

Pete Fairbanks

The Marlins' closer who struck out two in the ninth inning to record his third save.

Clayton McCullough

The Marlins' manager who was ejected in the first inning for arguing a balk call.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to start games stronger and avoid falling behind early. That's an area we need to improve on as we head into the next series.”

— Craig Counsell, Brewers Manager

“Eury really set the tone for us today with his performance on the mound. When he's locked in like that, he's tough to beat. This was a big win to snap our skid and get us back on track.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Interim Manager

What’s next

The Marlins will host the Cardinals for a three-game series starting Monday, while the Brewers will travel to Detroit to face the Tigers in a three-game set beginning Tuesday.

The takeaway

This win was an important bounce-back performance for the Marlins, who had struggled mightily over the past week. The strong outing by Pérez and timely hitting proved to be the difference, as Miami was able to hold off a late Brewers rally. The Marlins will look to build on this victory as they host the Cardinals, while the Brewers will aim to regroup against the Tigers.