Marlins rally late to edge Phillies 8-7 in Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Miami Marlins secured an 8-7 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 27, 2026, at LoanDepot Park. Philadelphia jumped ahead with an early Bryce Harper two-run home run, but the Marlins responded strongly after the third inning, led by Otto Lopez’s aggressive base running and timely hits. Despite a rough outing from Phillies starter Zack Wheeler, who exited early, Philadelphia regained the lead in the sixth after a ground rule double awarded home to J.T. Realmuto. However, Miami leveled the score late and ultimately won through a crucial hit from Griffin Conine. The victory provided the Marlins with much-needed momentum as they sought to break a losing streak.
- •Phillies led early with a two-run homer from Bryce Harper.
- •Marlins took the lead by scoring multiple runs after Wheeler exited.
- •A controversial ground rule double allowed Realmuto to score.
- •Marlins tied the game late and won on a hit by Conine.
- •Game played at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Ground Rules of Engagement: Marlins 8, Phillies 7
"Wheeler exited early, but the Phillies kept on rolling. Until they didn't.
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