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Miami Marlins edge AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays in game 2 of Sunshine Series, with 4-3 score
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Javier Sanoja homered and singled twice, Tyler Zuber earned his first career save and the Miami Marlins held off the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday.Sanoja led off the fifth inning with a 363-foot drive to left field against Shane McClanahan (6-3) to help Miami build a 4-1 lead until the ninth, when
Key takeaway The Marlins totaled 10 hits after managing just two in Friday's series-opening loss.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Marlins' win over the Rays brings a much-needed boost to the Miami sports scene, and fans in Little Havana and beyond are likely celebrating the team's gritty performance. The game also highlights the unique rivalry between Miami and Tampa Bay, two cities in close proximity with a shared passion for baseball. As the Marlins look to build on this momentum, they'll need to continue to draw support from their diverse fan base, which reflects the city's strong Latin American and Caribbean roots. With the series concluding on Sunday, fans will be watching to see if the Marlins can take the series and build some momentum heading into the rest of the season. A win would be a welcome distraction from the more serious issues facing the city, such as sea-level rise and hurricane preparedness, and would give Miamians something to cheer about.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Javier Sanoja homered and singled twice, Tyler Zuber earned his first career save and the Miami Marlins held off the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday.Sanoja led off the fifth inning with a 363-foot drive to left field against Shane McClanahan (6-3) to help Miami build a 4-1 lead until the ninth, when
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