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Marlins extend winning streak to four with 8-2 victory over Pirates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:43 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Marlins extend winning streak to four with 8-2 victory over Pirates

Summary

The Miami Marlins secured an 8-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, highlighted by home runs from Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández. Janson Junk pitched six innings, allowing two runs, and the Marlins capitalized on a three-run fourth inning to build a solid lead. The victory marks Miami's fourth consecutive win as they trail the Phillies and Diamondbacks by 1.5 games for the final NL wild card spot. Pittsburgh has struggled, going 1-7 since the trade deadline. The teams are set for a series finale Thursday, with Braxton Ashcraft starting for the Pirates against Tyler Phillips for the Marlins.

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By the Numbers

•Marlins improve to 62-59 with a four-game winning streak.
•Janson Junk allowed two runs in six innings pitched.
•Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández each homered.
•Pittsburgh has lost seven of its last eight games.
•Series finale scheduled with Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft facing Marlins' Tyler Phillips.

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1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Conine, Hernández homers, Junk's solid 6 innings lead Marlins to an 8-2 win over Pirates

What they're saying

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Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández homered and Janson Junk worked six solid inning as the Miami Marlins extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Junk (6-7) allowed two runs, one earned, on four hits and a walk in six innings. Tyler Zuber, Calvin Faucher and Victor Vodnik each pitched a scoreless inning of relief.
— Yahoo Sports

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