Kyle Stowers hits two home runs in Marlins' 12-5 victory over A's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Kyle Stowers contributed significantly with two home runs in a 12-5 win for the Miami Marlins against the Oakland Athletics on July 3. Stowers went 4-for-5 at the plate, while Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee, and Owen Caissie also homered in the matchup. Hernández's three-run shot in the first inning initiated a strong offensive display, with Miami scoring five runs before the A's recorded an out. Despite a brief rally from Oakland that included a two-run homer from Nick Kurtz, Miami's lead was extended with Stowers' solo home run in the sixth and a two-run blast in the eighth. Caissie capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the ninth. The Marlins' pitching staff closed the game with 5 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Sandy Alcantara is expected to start against Aaron Civale on July 4.
- •Marlins score five runs in first inning against A's
- •Stowers goes 4-for-5 with two home runs
- •Hernández hits a three-run homer to start the game
- •Five Miami relievers combine for scoreless innings
- •Marlins face A's again on July 4
- 6:17 AMYahoo Sports — Home Runs Fly as Marlins Annihilate Athletics in Series Opener
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Stowers hits 2 of the Marlins' 6 HRs in a 12-5 win over the A's
"Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night. Stowers had his second four-hit game of the season, matching a June 17 performance against the Phillies. Hernández's 414-foot three-run shot in the first inning made it a five-run game before the first out was recorded, as the first five batters all came around to score.
"Kyle Stowers powered a relentless offensive onslaught with two homers while Otto Lopez made franchise history, fueling a dominant performance to snap Miami's brief two-game skid in Sacramento.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:17 AMHome Runs Fly as Marlins Annihilate Athletics in Series Opener
Kyle Stowers powered a relentless offensive onslaught with two homers while Otto Lopez made franchise history, fueling a dominant performance to snap Miami's brief two-game skid in Sacramento.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 4:53 AMStowers hits 2 of the Marlins' 6 HRs in a 12-5 win over the A's
Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night. Stowers had his second four-hit game of the season, matching a June 17 performance against the Phillies. Hernández's 414-foot three-run shot in the first inning made it a five-run game before the first out was recorded, as the first five batters all came around to score.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 19, 2026, 5:21 PMAthletics hire ex-Red Sox, Rays exec. Smith as president of baseball ops.- MLB•Oct 19, 2026, 9:46 AMYankees predicted to replace Jazz Chisholm with $12M two-time Silver Slugger winner, 4x All-Star
MLB•Oct 19, 2026, 4:35 AMGuardians in serious trouble as Rays move one win away from World Series
MLB•Oct 19, 2026, 4:03 AMCleveland Guardians Stephen Vogt Continues His Winning Managerial Path
MLB•Oct 19, 2026, 12:18 AM“Used the Same Tactic To Motivate Bryce Harper” – Twins Vet Weighs In on Phillies President’s Brutally Honest Warning to Trea Turner
MLB•Oct 19, 2026, 12:06 AMPetey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead
