Introduction to the Game
The New York Yankees were swept aside by the Miami Marlins following a 7-3 loss on Sunday, marking the first time the Marlins have ever swept New York in a three-game series.
Aug 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil (81) exits the game against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Game Highlights
The Yankees (60-52) started off on the right foot, with Trent Grisham leading off the game with a homer to dead center field off Marlins righty Edward Cabrera, his 20th of the year, to make it 1-0 New York. Grisham’s homer helped him to the 20-homer plateau for the first time in his career. His previous career-high was 17 with the San Diego Padres in 2022. It was his third time to lead off a game this season.
Luis Gil’s Debut
Luis Gil’s first inning of 2025 was tumultuous, allowing a single and a walk, but he tightroped through trouble on a trio of flyball outs. He needed 24 pitches to finish the frame. His struggles continued in the second, with consecutive walks putting runners on first and second with one out, and the Marlins made Gil pay. Three straight Miami batters drove in runs, with a Troy Johnson double, Xavier Edwards single, and Kyle Stowers sacrifice fly making it 3-1 Marlins through two.
Continued Struggles for Gil
Miami continued to make Gil’s life difficult over the next two innings. After a walk and a single, Gil was knocked out of the game with one out in the bottom of the fourth. Brent Headrick inherited the jam, and Stowers added more gas to the fire with a three-run homer. The outfielder’s 25th of the year made it 6-1 Miami. The homer put a close on the line for Gil’s 2025 debut. The right-hander threw 3.1 innings with five runs allowed, all of them earned, five hits, four walks, and three strikeouts. He threw 77 pitches Sunday after throwing 75 in his final rehab start.
Marlins’ Strong Pitching
The Grisham shot was the lone blemish on Cabrera’s line, retiring 18 of the next 20 Yankees faced. Cabrera ended the day with six innings of one-run ball, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out seven.
Late-Game Action
Josh Simpson was the first out of the bullpen for Miami in the top of the seventh, and two ex-Marlins gave New York’s offense life. Giancarlo Stanton led off with a single, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed with a two-run homer to left-center field. Chisholm’s 19th of the year made it 6-3 Miami. However, the Marlins came up with an immediate answer in the bottom half of the inning against J.T. Brubaker. With Otto Lopez on second, Jakob Marsee recorded his first career RBI on a triple over Grisham’s head in center, making it 7-3 going to the eighth.
Conclusion
The Marlins’ strong pitching and timely hitting led to their first-ever sweep of the Yankees in a three-game series. Luis Gil’s debut was marked by struggles, and the Yankees’ offense was unable to overcome the deficit. The sweep is a significant milestone for the Marlins, and it will be interesting to see how the Yankees respond in their next series.
FAQs
Q: Who led off the game with a homer for the Yankees?
A: Trent Grisham led off the game with a homer to dead center field off Marlins righty Edward Cabrera.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 7-3 in favor of the Marlins.
Q: Who threw the three-run homer for the Marlins?
A: Kyle Stowers threw the three-run homer for the Marlins.
Q: What was the significance of the sweep for the Marlins?
A: The sweep was the first time the Marlins have ever swept the Yankees in a three-game series.
Q: Where can I find more information about the Yankees?
A: For more on the Yankees, visit AMNY.com
