Griffin Conine hit a walk-off RBI single on Monday, July 27, 2026, to lead the Miami Marlins to an 8-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The win snapped a franchise-record 12-game losing streak for Miami, marking their first victory since July 9.
The Miami Marlins ended the longest losing streak in their history in the most dramatic fashion possible at loanDepot Park. A walk-off run-scoring single by Griffin Conine delivered an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, ending a run of futility that began on July 10.
The victory was a statistical rarity. According to reporting from ESPN, the Marlins became the first team since the 2002 Devil Rays to snap a losing streak of 12 or more games after trailing by at least two runs entering the ninth inning. They also became the first team to snap such a streak with a walk-off win since the 2006 Pirates.
The Ninth-Inning Rally and Jhoan Duran’s Blown Save
The game reached its climax in the ninth inning after the Marlins’ bullpen surrendered five runs, turning an early 5-2 lead into a 7-5 deficit. Phillies closer Jhoan Duran entered the frame with that lead but quickly loaded the bases with no outs.
The comeback began with back-to-back singles from Jakob Marsee and Otto Lopez, followed by a hit-by-pitch to Kyle Stowers, who was replaced by pinch-runner Esteury Ruiz. Heriberto Hernandez then hit a two-run single up the middle to tie the game. After Xavier Edwards hit a bunt single to reload the bases, Conine slapped a line drive over a diving Bryson Stott to score Hernandez.
The result was Conine’s first career walk-off hit and the Marlins’ fifth walk-off win of the season. For Duran, the outing marked his second blown save in 26 opportunities.
Early Scoring and Zack Wheeler’s Exit
Miami’s offense initially dominated Phillies ace Zack Wheeler. In the first two innings, the Marlins built a 5-2 cushion, highlighted by home runs from both Hernandez and Conine. The barrage included a run-scoring double by Jakob Marsee and an RBI triple from Otto Lopez.
Wheeler struggled, giving up six hits and five runs in three innings before being lifted.
Philadelphia did find early success via Bryce Harper, who hit a 419-foot, two-run home run in the first inning—his 22nd of the season. The Phillies later surged in the sixth, where Harper drew a walk and scored on an Alec Bohm single, followed by a double that bounced over the right field wall from J.T. Realmuto that pulled Philadelphia within one run.
Pitching Performances and Roster Updates
Marlins starter Tyler Phillips provided a steady hand for five innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out five. He was lifted after 76 pitches. On the other end of the spectrum, the Miami bullpen struggled; Cade Gibson and Tyler Zuber surrendered four runs in the sixth, and John King gave up another in the eighth.
Calvin Faucher earned the win after pitching a scoreless ninth. On the Phillies’ side, the struggle continued for a team that has lost seven of its last 10 games since the All-Star break.
Post-Streak Standings and Next Matchup
The win moves Miami to a 53-54 record and Philadelphia to 57-50. While the 12-game skid was historic, the victory places the Marlins only two games away from the third wild card spot, shifting their status back to a playoff contender.
The series continues Tuesday with a matchup between Miami RHP Sandy Alcantara (10-6, 4.01) and Philadelphia RHP Aaron Nola (3-8, 5.82). Alcantara takes the mound as the Marlins attempt to secure their first series win in five tries.
By overcoming a multi-run deficit in the final frame to end a franchise-worst streak, Miami has not only stopped the bleeding but has fundamentally altered the momentum of their season, transforming a record-breaking collapse into a viable push for a wild card berth.
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