All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers played a pivotal role as the Miami Marlins completed a historic sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. With his powerful three-run home run in the fourth inning, Stowers boosted Miami’s lead in a 7-3 victory that sealed the three-game series sweep, marking the first time the Marlins have swept the Yankees.
Marlins’ Strong Pitching and Stowers’ Offensive Dominance
During the series, Stowers showcased his offensive prowess by finishing with two home runs and an impressive eight RBIs. His fourth-inning homer pushed the Marlins’ lead to 6-1 in Sunday’s game. Miami had already taken the first two games with a narrow 13-12 win on Friday and a 2-0 shutout on Saturday.
Miami’s starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (5-5) contributed significantly, throwing six innings and allowing just two hits, one walk, and a single run while striking out seven batters. This victory brought the Marlins’ record to an even 55-55 for the season, marking the first time they have been at .500 since April 15 when they were 8-8. Overall, Miami has been a strong contender recently, going 30-14 since June 13 and losing only one of their last twelve series.
New York Yankees’ Brief Leads and Struggles on the Mound
The Yankees had entered the series with momentum, winning three consecutive games before arriving in Miami. Their offense was sparked by former Marlins star Jazz Chisholm Jr., who hit a two-run homer, and Trent Grisham, who hit a leadoff home run on the fifth pitch of Sunday’s game. Despite these efforts, starting pitcher Luis Gil struggled in his 2025 debut following a March injury. Gil lasted only 3 1/3 innings and gave up five runs on five hits and four walks.
Gil’s difficulties included walking two batters consecutively in the second inning before the Marlins mounted a three-run rally. Troy Johnston recorded his first major league RBI with a double, Xavier Edwards added an RBI single, and Stowers capped the inning with a sacrifice fly. After further struggles in the fourth, including walks to Graham Pauley and a single to Edwards, Yankees manager Aaron Boone replaced Gil with reliever Brent Headrick, but the damage was done as Stowers connected for his 25th homer of the year.
Marlins Maintain Control While Yankees Fight Back
In the seventh inning, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough turned to left-handed reliever Josh Simpson. The Yankees attempted to narrow the gap when Giancarlo Stanton singled, and Chisholm followed with a two-run homer, trimming Miami’s lead to 6-3. Nonetheless, Simpson quelled further damage by retiring Austin Wells on a flyout after Anthony Volpe’s two-out triple.
Miami extended their lead in the bottom of the seventh when Otto Lopez reached base on a walk and subsequently scored on Jakob Marsee’s 397-foot triple that eluded Trent Grisham in center field. The Marlins pitchers finished strong, striking out 14 Yankees batters, including Lake Bachar fanning Anthony Volpe for the game’s final out.
Significance of the Sweep and What Lies Ahead
The Marlins’ sweep over the Yankees marks not only a milestone in the team’s history but also highlights Kyle Stowers as a key figure in Miami’s recent success. This series victory positions the Marlins firmly as playoff contenders, especially given their strong performance throughout June and July. Maintaining consistency both offensively and defensively will be critical as they look to continue this momentum against other challenging opponents in the league.