Griffin Conine’s power display fueled a six-run surge, propelling Miami back above .500 despite a concerning injury to Kyle Stowers during the dominant series-clinching victory.
MIAMI — The Miami Marlins’ offensive outburst Saturday afternoon in the second game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at loanDepot park was no fluke.
Miami put together a six-run fifth inning en route to a 12-3 win Sunday, moving the club back above .500 at 60-59.
The Angels (45-73) scored first in the top of the first inning against Marlins right-hander Ryan Gusto, who received a no-decision after pitching four innings and allowing two earned runs on three hits with one walk and four strikeouts.
Miami responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning, with the top of its lineup — Kyle Stowers, Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez — doing the damage.
Stowers, who led off the game with a triple, left in the fifth inning with left hamstring discomfort.
Stowers grimaced in pain while rounding first base after his single to deep center brought home Jakob Marsee and Javier Sanoja.
Manager Clayton McCullough and a member of the Marlins’ medical staff quickly walked to first base, and Stowers soon left the field and headed to the clubhouse for further evaluation.
The injury briefly put a damper on another strong offensive performance from Miami, which has found its rhythm at the plate against the Angels.
After the game, McCullough did not have an update on Stowers but said the situation was “not good” after the first baseman had to walk off the field.
The Marlins have scored 19 runs in their past two games against Los Angeles, turning the series into a much-needed offensive surge.
Griffin Conine joined in on the offensive fun, providing Miami with another big swing in the middle innings.
Conine hit a two-run home run to right field to extend Miami’s lead to 6-2, then followed with a solo home run in the eighth inning off Angels catcher Tyler Heineman.
The two-homer performance gave Conine a prominent role in an afternoon when the Marlins’ lineup continued to produce from top to bottom.
Miami’s early response after falling behind allowed the club to take control, while the six-run fifth inning put the game firmly in its favor.
For the Marlins, the victory provided another important step as they continue their push to stay above .500.
Miami entered the game looking to build on Saturday’s offensive showing, and the lineup delivered another productive performance against the lowly Angels.
The Marlins will enjoy an off day Monday before returning to loanDepot park Tuesday to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 6:40 p.m. ET first pitch.
The series will begin with an intriguing pitching matchup featuring a pair of right-handers, with 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes squaring off against Eury Pérez.
