Miami, FL
Burger homers for third straight game, Marlins win 7-6 to snap Padres’ seven-game win streak
Jake Burger homered for the third straight game, Jesús Sánchez also had a home run and the Miami Marlins beat San Diego 7-6 on Sunday to end the Padres’ seven-game win streak.
Burger has homered 12 times since the All-Star break. He did it in just 23 games, surpassing Giancarlo Stanton for the fastest in club history. Stanton accomplished it during his 59-homer and NL MVP season in 2017.
“My wife texted me after the game and said, ‘Are you even human now?’” Burger said. “Obviously, I’ve always felt I’m one of the best power hitters in the game. I’m not immune knowing this is not going to last forever. But If I can keep myself in these types of zones for a longer period, I feel I’ll have a real good career.”
Ha-Seong Kim originally was credited with a game-tying home run off Andrew Nardi when his drive first bounced off the padding in left field, then left fielder Kyle Stowers’ glove and over the wall with two outs in the ninth. But after an umpire review, the call was reversed to a double.
“Weird one. I was just trying to go after it and catch the ball as simply put and thought I put a good attempt at it,” Stowers said. “It was out of my reach and the way it bounced back up as it was coming down it hit my glove.”
Padres manager Mike Schildt said he didn’t receive a detailed breakdown from crew chief Bill Miller on the reversal.
“He gave me no explanation — overturned ground-rule double,” Schildt said. “I think they got it right. Whether I agree with the rule or don’t agree with the rule, it’s a tough play because of the timing of it. The ball went over the fence, didn’t touch the ground. Feels like a home run. But the rule tells you differently.”
George Soriano relieved Nardi and struck out Luis Campusano for his first save as Miami snapped a three-game skid, with all the losses in extra innings.
“The whole series and the whole homestand was emotionally and physically exhausting,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “If I’m gassed, I can’t imagine what our players feel. There were some really tough, end-of-the-game, extra-inning losses and then to come back like that is incredible.”
Marlins starter Max Meyer (3-2) allowed three runs and seven hits, while striking out four in a career-high 6 1/3 innings. Meyer was lifted after David Peralta’s run-scoring double got San Diego within 5-4.
“I was able to keep my fastball in play through the whole game and felt I got some teeth back on my slider,” Meyer said of his fourth start since being recalled from Triple-A on July 27. “I definitely felt a lot better on the mound.”
Sánchez’s two-run drive off reliever Yuki Matsui in the seventh extended Miami’s lead before San Diego narrowed the deficit on pinch-hitter Donovan Solano’s two-run drive off Nardi in the eighth.
Luis Arraez had three hits for the Padres. He went 7 for 15 in the series against his former club.
The Marlins scored five against Padres starter Dylan Cease (11-9) in the first two innings before the right-hander settled down and kept them scoreless through the final three innings of his outing. Three of the runs charged to Cease were unearned after two Padres errors in the second. Cease gave up six hits, struck out five and walked two.
Run-scoring singles by Jonah Bride and Otto López in the first put Miami ahead 2-0.
Burger’s two-run drive capped a three-run second. Xavier Edwards reached when Arraez dropped shortstop Kim’s throw to first that also allowed Derek Hill to score from third before Burger connected
The Padres began narrowing the deficit with RBI groundouts from Peralta in the fifth and Jurickson Prufar and Jake Cronenworth in the sixth.
“You’re down 5-0 last day of the road trip, day game and this is what makes me so pleased about this club,” Schildt said. “This is what makes me so pleased about the trait of this club. Irrespective of circumstance, road, score, day, night, hot and cold, they’re going to compete.”
Both benches cleared at the end of the fourth after Miami second baseman Otto López objected at Cronenworth’s hard slide at the bag to break up a double play but no punches were thrown.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Marlins: LHP Josh Simpson (left elbow neuritis) completed his second rehab outing with Single-A Jupiter on Saturday, throwing one scoreless inning.
UP NEXT
Padres: Return home Monday, when RHP Joe Musgrove (3-4, 5.66) will start the opener of a three-game series against Pittsburgh. The Pirates have not announced a starter.
Marlins: Have not announced a starter for the opener of a two-game set at Philadelphia on Tuesday. The Phillies also have not listed a starter.
A player who spent most of the 2025 season with College Football Playoff finalist Miami has now joined the Indiana program ahead of the national championship game.
Tight end Brock Schott was with the Hurricanes until Jan. 2 when he entered the NCAA transfer portal as Miami was still in the playoff.
Last week, he committed to the Hoosiers, before they went on to make the national title game, too.
Schott announced on Jan. 5 that he was joining the Indiana program.
The addition of Schott could give the Hoosiers an advantage as the freshman from Indiana knows the Miami playbook, as well as the team’s signals.
Brock Schott appeared in two games for Miami this season, catching a pair of passes for 24 yards. Both of his catches came in a 45-3 win over Bethune-Cookman.
Prior to joining the Miami program, Schott was a four-star recruit who was one of the top tight end prospects in the country.
The 6-foot-3, 245-pound player caught 28 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns as a senior at Leo High School. He also played defense, recording 52 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles in 11 games.
Schott had an even better season as a junior, catching 35 passes for 743 yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, he had 32 tackles for loss and 19 sacks as a junior.
Miami and Indiana are set to meet in the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rumors have swirled around Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball for several seasons, recently heating up ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Despite coming into the season with a promising young core, headlined by the All-Star guard, Charlotte’s struggles have persisted.
Ball has been largely inefficient in a new-look rotation, shooting just 41% from the field, tying the second-lowest mark of his career thus far. Monitoring teams around the league, several suitors could offer enticing returns for Ball, but one Eastern Conference club is one of the more sensible destinations for the Hornets guard: the Miami Heat. Here’s a mock trade that sees Ball moved to South Beach:
Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat Mock Trade & Fantasy Basketball Impact
Charlotte Hornets receive Andrew Wiggins, Simone Fontecchio, 2029 first-round pick, 2031 first-round pick
Miami Heat receive LaMelo Ball
A trade to a consistent playoff contender could help Ball overcome lasting narratives that have surrounded the star point guard. Fans, media personnel and coaches alike have speculated over Ball’s commitment and ability to buy in throughout his career, something that could be overcome with a trade to the Heat.
In Miami, Ball could contribute to a winning culture for a team prepared to re-enter title contention after moving on from Jimmy Butler last season. The Heat would roll out a big-three consisting of Ball, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, a trio that has the potential to emerge as one of the top in the NBA.
From a fantasy basketball standpoint, his stock could take a noticeable leap in an improved situation. Ball would take on greater scoring responsibility, while retaining his role as the offense’s primary ball-handler. With two co-stars and a plethora of perimeter shooters, he could overcome an inconsistent start to the season and hit his stride down the stretch of the year.
Why The Hornets Make The Trade
While Ball has brought his stardom to the Hornets, the team has struggled throughout his career, failing to reach the postseason in his first six seasons. Charlotte has pieced together a promising young wing duo of Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, two key contributors for the Hornets to build around as they establish an improved culture over the next several seasons. While he’s just 24 years old, I’m not confident Ball fits alongside this hypothetical new-look Hornets club, considering previous frustrations with the team.
Why The Heat Make The Trade
Miami has sought a trade for a star player to help the team return to title contention, a billing that Ball fits perfectly. He presents a consistent floor general to help the Heat’s offense overcome a slow start to the season, ranking 20th in the NBA in defensive rating to this point of the season (114.8). I love Ball’s fit alongside the likes of Herro and Adebayo, taking pressure off the two All-Stars with consistent playmaking and versatile scoring ability. The Ball-led Heat would be set up for title contention over the next several years.
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