Miami Marlins Make History, Sweep New York Yankees for First Time with 7-3 Victory on August 3, 2025

Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

Miami Marlins Sweep New York Yankees with 7-3 Victory

Kyle Stowers delivered a pivotal three-run home run as the Miami Marlins secured a historic sweep over the New York Yankees with a 7-3 win at loanDepot Park. This marks the Marlins' first ever series sweep of the Yankees in franchise history.

Marlins Return to .500 for First Time Since April

With this win, the Marlins improved their record to 55-55, reaching the .500 mark for the first time since April 15. Miami also became the first major league team since the 2014 Tampa Bay Rays to climb back to .500 after being 16 or more games under.

Stowers’ Three-Run Homer Highlights Offense

Kyle Stowers broke the game open with a three-run shot off Brent Headrick, extending Miami's lead to 6-1. Headrick entered in the fourth inning after Yankees starter Luis Gil was lifted 3 1/3 innings into his season debut. Gil, making his return from a lat strain, allowed five runs on five hits, walked four, and struck out three over 77 pitches.

Strong Outing from Edward Cabrera

Marlins starter Edward Cabrera earned his fifth win of the season, pitching six innings of two-hit ball with seven strikeouts and only one walk. The lone blemish on Cabrera’s outing was a home run by Trent Grisham to right-center on the first batter of the game.

Impressive Debut Weekend for Jakob Marsee

Rookie Jakob Marsee, making his major league debut over the weekend, delivered a strong performance by going 2-for-4 and finishing just a single shy of hitting for the cycle. His RBI triple in the seventh stretched Miami’s lead further.

Yankees Rally Falls Short

Jazz Chisholm Jr. provided a spark for the Yankees with a two-run homer off Josh Simpson in the seventh inning, narrowing the deficit to 6-3. However, the Marlins responded immediately, and New York could not mount a further comeback.

Contributions from Across the Marlins Lineup

Xavier Edwards recorded two hits, including an RBI single, while Troy Johnston added a run-scoring double as the Marlins offense continued to click.

Historic Notes and Key Stats

Before the game, the Marlins honored former manager Jack McKeon, who led Miami to its 2003 World Series title over the Yankees. In head-to-head matchups, Miami now holds a 24-24 record against New York (including postseason), making them the only franchise the Yankees do not have a winning record against.

Looking Ahead

The Marlins will send Sandy Alcantara (6-9, 6.36 ERA) to the mound as they open a three-game series against the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, the Yankees turn to Max Fried (12-4, 2.62 ERA) as they begin a series on the road versus the Texas Rangers.

In summary

The Miami Marlins achieved a milestone sweep of the New York Yankees, fueled by Kyle Stowers’ three-run homer and Edward Cabrera’s dominant start. Jakob Marsee impressed in his debut, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Yankees tried to rally but fell short. With balanced contributions and strong pitching, Miami continued their midseason surge, moving to .500 and making franchise history. Both teams now look to carry this momentum into challenging series ahead.

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