Marlins Beat Brewers 7-4 on Heriberto Hernandez's Go-Ahead Homer

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

Heriberto Hernandez hit a go-ahead three-run homer, powering the Miami Marlins to a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.

Agustín Ramírez and Dane Myers also contributed with home runs, helping the Marlins secure their fourth consecutive win.

Game Highlights

Milwaukee initially took the lead in the second inning against Marlins pitcher Janson Junk. Andrew Vaughn doubled to lead off, advanced to third on Isaac Collins' single, and Caleb Durbin delivered a two-out single to bring Vaughn home, giving the Brewers a 1-0 advantage. Durbin was then thrown out trying to steal to end the inning.

The Marlins responded in the third. Dane Myers led off with a single, stole his 15th base, and Javier Sanoja followed with an RBI double to tie the game at 1-1. Sanoja was then thrown out attempting to stretch his hit into a triple by center fielder Jackson Chourio.

Agustín Ramírez put the Marlins ahead 2-1 in the fourth with his 15th homer of the season.

The Brewers quickly reclaimed the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Jackson Chourio led off with a double, extending his hitting streak to 19 games. Collins and Brice Turang then hit back-to-back two-out doubles, pushing Milwaukee ahead 3-2.

Miami mounted a significant rally in the fifth. Sanoja reached on an error by Turang at second base and advanced on Xavier Edwards' single. Jose Quintana retired the next two batters before Heriberto Hernandez connected for his fourth homer of the season, a three-run shot that gave the Marlins a 5-3 lead. Quintana allowed five runs, two of which were earned, on seven hits through five innings.

The Marlins extended their lead in the sixth. Kyle Stowers doubled off reliever Grant Anderson, and Dane Myers followed with his fifth home run, making it 7-3.

Marlins pitcher Janson Junk (5-2) allowed three runs and eight hits over five innings. Tyler Phillips pitched the final four innings, earning his first career save. He surrendered three hits, including Andrew Vaughn's eighth home run, a solo shot in the ninth.

Key Moment

Hernandez's three-run blast in the fifth inning shifted the momentum, giving the Marlins a crucial lead after the Brewers had just pulled ahead.

Key Stat

Jackson Chourio's 19-game hitting streak marks the longest by a Brewers player age 22 or younger, surpassing previous 16-game runs by Gary Sheffield, Robin Yount, and Paul Molitor.

Up Next

The Marlins' Eury Pérez (3-3, 3.23 ERA) is scheduled to start on Sunday against the Brewers' Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 1.65).

In Summary

The Miami Marlins defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on July 26, 2025, in a game highlighted by multiple home runs and shifting leads. Heriberto Hernandez's go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning was a pivotal moment for the Marlins, who also saw Agustín Ramírez and Dane Myers go deep. Janson Junk earned the win for Miami, and Tyler Phillips secured his first career save. Key offensive contributions came from Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio for the Brewers, with Chourio extending an impressive hitting streak. This victory marked the Marlins' fourth consecutive win as they prepare for the next game in the series.

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