Miami Marlins game notes for April 7, 2026

[Ely Sussman]

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers.

These notes apply to the second game of Miami's home series against the Cincinnati Reds. Sandy Alcantara enters Tuesday as one of only five qualified MLB pitchers with an immaculate 0.00 ERA. The Marlins are tied atop the National League East division.

 

Starting Lineup

RF Austin Slater

C Agustín Ramírez

CF Jakob Marsee (L)

SS Otto Lopez

LF Heriberto Hernández

1B Connor Norby

2B Xavier Edwards (S)

DH Leo Jiménez

3B Javier Sanoja

 

P Sandy Alcantara

 

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[JustMarlins]

I get it. Slater has been abysmal thus far. However, we need the same energy in calling out Hernandez , Norby and Marsee who have been just as bad if not worse. 
 

I’m only saying this because I’ve listened to multiple podcasts and read multiple comments online. Slater is getting lambasted.  Deservedly so. However, people are mum on the others.

[Ely Sussman]

1 hour ago, JustMarlins said:

I get it. Slater has been abysmal thus far. However, we need the same energy in calling out Hernandez , Norby and Marsee who have been just as bad if not worse. 
 

I’m only saying this because I’ve listened to multiple podcasts and read multiple comments online. Slater is getting lambasted.  Deservedly so. However, people are mum on the others.

I get where you're coming from. Slater is receiving particularly harsh treatment due to combo of him being placed in the leadoff spot and the fact that Marlins fans have no fond memories of him to fall back on the way they can with players returning from last season's team.

Somebody is getting squeezed off the roster next week to make room for Stowers and I'm quite confident it won't be Slater. For everybody's sake, hope he drives in a run or two tonight to ease the tension.