Marlins Pitching Turnaround | MLB News

0:00On September 2nd, the Miami Marlins are making noise this season and honestly nobody saw coming. They were projected to be contenders, but here they are, fighting for a playoff spot. A huge reason for this turnaround is their starting pitching rotation. They finished August with the best earned run average in the National League, and second best across all of Major League Baseball. This strong pitching hasn't faded as the calendar turned to September. Tyler Phillips just threw five scoreless innings in a recent win, continuing the trend. The team is now 70 wins and 69 losses, putting them 12 games back in their division, but only three games out of the final wildcard spot. They are definitely still in the hunt. Looking at the numbers, it's clear why the pitchers are dominating. Yuri Perez has a 344 ERA. Sandy Alcantara is a workhorse during the most innings in Baseball, and Phillips has emerged as a dependable option. These guys are stepping up when it matters most. What makes this even more impressive is that they've achieved this success despite injuries.

1:02Max Meyer, who was having a fantastic season, has been sideline since July. Yet, the rotation didn't falter. They just kept producing, with guys like Jansen Junk, also contributing significantly. So, while the Marlins face an uphill battle in September, their pitching rotation has given them a real chance. They built a foundation of reliable arms, and that's exactly what you need when you're trying to make a postseason push. It's going to be interesting to see how this all plays out. That wraps MLB News today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.