Miami Marlins Edge Texas Rangers 4-3 Behind Back-to-Back Homers: Game Recap & Highlights – September 20, 2025

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Miami Marlins Edge Texas Rangers 4-3 with Back-to-Back Home Runs

The Miami Marlins secured a 4-3 win against the Texas Rangers on Saturday night, thanks to back-to-back solo home runs by Troy Johnston and Connor Norby in the sixth inning. The victory extended Miami’s winning streak to five games, while the Rangers continued their struggles with a sixth consecutive loss.

Johnston and Norby Power Marlins to Victory

With two outs in the sixth and the score tied at 2-2, Troy Johnston launched a first-pitch curveball from rookie pitcher Jack Leiter over the right-field fence to give the Marlins the lead. Immediately after, Connor Norby followed with a solo shot of his own, pulling a slider just over the left-field wall. Johnston also contributed an RBI single earlier in the game, helping the Marlins improve to 75-80 on the season and maintain momentum in their late push.

Pitching Highlights and Key Performances

Marlins rookie starter Adam Mazur pitched four innings, allowing two runs in his sixth attempt to secure his first big league win. Cade Gibson (4-5) earned the win in relief, pitching two innings. The Marlins’ closer, Calvin Faucher, notched his 15th save of the year despite surrendering a leadoff home run to Kyle Higashioka in the ninth and leaving two Rangers in scoring position to end the game.

For the Rangers, Jack Leiter (9-10) took the loss after giving up the pivotal home runs in the sixth. Texas managed eight hits in total, including consecutive RBI singles by Alejandro Osuna and Rowdy Tellez during the third inning.

Manager Ejection Adds to Rangers’ Frustrations

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy was ejected in the eighth inning after a heated argument with plate umpire Cody Freeman. The Rangers (79-76) have now matched their longest losing streak of the season and have been eliminated from the AL West race, trailing by five games in the wild card standings.

Key Moment

Troy Johnston’s first-pitch home run in the sixth came after Jack Leiter retired the first two batters of the inning in only seven pitches, shifting the momentum in favor of the Marlins.

Key Stat

The Marlins improved their road record to 39-38. With this performance, they continue their pursuit of finishing with a winning road record for just the third time in franchise history.

Up Next

The series will conclude on Sunday afternoon. The Marlins will start right-hander Eury Pérez (7-5, 4.40 ERA), while the Rangers will counter with right-hander Merrill Kelly (12-8, 3.46 ERA).

In summary

The Miami Marlins boosted their late-season surge with a clutch 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers, highlighted by back-to-back home runs from Troy Johnston and Connor Norby. Strong bullpen work, key moments at the plate, and a resilient road performance have helped the Marlins keep their momentum, while the Rangers’ postseason hopes continue to fade amid their current losing streak. This game demonstrated the importance of timely hitting and closing out games in the final stretch of the MLB season.

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