The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd. Usually, these are the sounds of baseball glory. But when the Mariners took on the Marlins, the sounds were a symphony of sadness for Miami Marlins fans, as their team suffered a 14-0 defeat against the Seattle Mariners. It wasn’t just a loss; it was an epic beating.
Mariners had a tsunami of runs, leaving Marlins gasping. With back-to-back single home runs by Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco in the first inning, the Mariners’ offense erupted early, setting the tone for a relentless attack. A six-run first inning from the Mariners had the Marlins struggling. And, they didn’t get the opportunity to bounce back.
Adding to it, Luis Castillo pitched six scoreless innings, permitted only one hit, and struck out five, which provided a great effort on the mound. Was he the only one? No, with Troy Taylor, Casey Legumina, and Tayler Saucedo all providing a hitless inning, the Mariners’ bullpen kept the shutout. Seattle’s offence kept adding runs, with significant help from Ben Williamson, who recorded 2 RBIs, and Mitch Garver, who hit his first home run of the season.
A three-run seventh and eighth inning drove the score to a franchise-record-tying 14-0, giving the last nail in the coffin. The Marlins, bless their hearts, could not generate a single run. It was the sort of game that made you question whether the baseball gods had a personal grudge against your club. What about the supporters? Let’s say they weren’t precisely overjoyed. When the Miami Marlins posted the final scorecard on X, “FINAL: Marlins 0, Mariners 14,” it was flooded with reactions.
FINAL: Marlins 0, Mariners 14
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) April 27, 2025
The Fish was under the water, and the moment the update came, a troll appeared. Looking at the nature of the baseball fans, it’s not surprising at all. The M’s outplayed them brutally, and so do their fans. The win brought Seattle’s record up to 15-12 and tied a club record for the biggest shutout in the team’s history.
They needed this crucial victory to uplift their spirits, especially since their star pitcher, Logan Gilbert, had been injured the day before. He will be put on the 15-day injured list. This comes one day after he suddenly left his start at T-Mobile Park on Friday night.
On Saturday morning, Gilbert got an MRI outside of the ballpark, which showed a Grade 1 mild flexor strain in his pitching arm. He won’t be able to throw for two weeks, and then he’ll be looked at again to decide what to do next in his recovery.
As it always does, the internet turned into a digital coliseum exposing Marlins supporters’ suffering.
Fan Reactions: The internet’s take on the Marlins’ meltdown
A 14-0 defeat is a big one! And the Mariners fans didn’t miss the chance to take a dig at the Marlins supporters. MLB fans and sarcasm is a forever type of love story, which was yet again evident, “Almost had ’em.” It highlights the Marlins’ failures in the game. Being shut out while the opponent scores 14 runs is the opposite of a close battle, a harsh evaluation of the team’s performance.
There are tight games, there are losses! And then there was the Saturday game between the Marlins and the Mariners. “I mean, good lord, that was manslaughter.” The Marlins were not only beaten; they were completely wrecked. The analogy to manslaughter underlines how they have been on the other side, just getting beaten up with the bat and ball both.
“AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE LEAGUE, AH!” Losing with that score speaks volumes. The Marlins’ failure to score and defensive mistakes drew significant criticism, with some doubting the team’s competitiveness in the major leagues.
A single word carries a lot of critiques: “Jeez.” The performance is so bad that even the opponent team’s fans are surprised. Not even a close fight, it was more of a one-sided game. Reflecting the astonishment felt by viewers seeing the Marlins’ fall. Aligning with many, the loss was indeed devastating.
Despite all this, there was a glimpse of sportsmanship that still exists, “It’s okay, admin. Get them tomorrow.” Some supporters tried to stay hopeful and sent messages of support to the club’s social media managers. Emphasizing the tenacity of the fan base, this remark shows a willingness to move beyond the loss and focus on the next matches.
But it’s not the final chapter of this series. The Marlins will have a chance to recover in the series finale on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Should they wish to save the series? Then the team will have to quickly reunite and handle the problems that caused their loss.
For the Mariners, the win is a statement game highlighting their offensive firepower and pitching depth. Seattle will want to build on their momentum and keep climbing in the standings with Logan Evans making his major league debut in the next game. Who do you think will win?
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