Bryan Reynolds leads Pirates past Marlins 10-3 for 4th straight win

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates Defeat Miami Marlins 10-3 Behind Bryan Reynolds' Triple

PITTSBURGH -- Bryan Reynolds hit a bases-loaded triple to cap a four-run third inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-3 victory over the struggling Miami Marlins on Monday night. This win marked the Pirates' season-high fourth straight.

Reynolds' line drive to the right-center gap off Eury Perez put the Pirates ahead 4-1. Perez was making his first major league start since September 20, 2023, after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Reynolds' key hit followed an RBI infield single by Andrew McCutchen.

All nine Pirates players recorded at least one hit in a dominant 15-hit attack. Andrew McCutchen and Adam Frazier were standouts at the plate, each collecting three hits. Brett Sullivan contributed two RBIs in his Pirates debut after being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Eury Perez's return was brief, lasting only three innings. He allowed four runs on four hits, striking out five and walking two across 70 pitches. Despite his long layoff, the 22-year-old Perez remains the youngest pitcher in Major League Baseball.

The Pirates extended their lead significantly in the sixth inning with another four-run outburst. This inning was aided by two throwing errors committed by the Marlins on a bunt single by Ke’Bryan Hayes, pushing Pittsburgh's lead to 8-2.

The Marlins' offense was highlighted by Otto Lopez's leadoff home run in the second inning, his sixth of the season, which opened the scoring. The loss was Miami's eighth in their last nine games.

Pirates rookie starter Mike Burrows pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out six and walking three. Caleb Ferguson earned the win, improving his record to 2-0 with two perfect innings of relief.

The start of the game was delayed by 41 minutes due to the threat of inclement weather.

Key Moment

Bryan Reynolds' bases-loaded triple in the third inning proved to be the decisive hit, giving the Pirates a lead they would not relinquish.

Key Stat

The Pirates have maintained a strong record against National League East opponents at home since the beginning of last season, going 20-8 in such contests.

Up Next

The series continues Tuesday night with Miami sending right-hander Sandy Alcantara (2-7, 7.89 ERA) to the mound. He will face Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller (1-8, 4.13 ERA) in the middle game of the series.

In summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 10-3 on June 9, 2025, at PNC Park. Bryan Reynolds' three-run triple highlighted a four-run third inning that gave the Pirates the lead for good. Pittsburgh collected 15 hits, with Andrew McCutchen and Adam Frazier contributing three each. Rookie starter Mike Burrows pitched effectively, and Caleb Ferguson earned the win. Eury Perez, making his return from surgery for the Marlins, took the loss. The Pirates extended their winning streak to four games, while the Marlins' struggles continued with their eighth loss in nine games.

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