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Marlins rally halts Cardinals' five-game winning streak Monday

PUBLISHED Apr 20, 2026, 11:41 PM ET

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MIAMI — The Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Monday night when Agustín Ramírez hit a home run and Max Meyer worked into the sixth inning, departing after 5 1/3 innings with eight strikeouts; the victory snapped the Cardinals' five-game winning streak at loanDepot Park. Miami relievers Calvin Faucher and Pete Fairbanks secured the late outs, with Fairbanks recording his fourth save, while St. Louis starter Michael McGreevy allowed two runs in the sixth to break a tie; Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 15 games and Masyn Winn contributed offensively, leaving the Cardinals 13-9 this season.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Cardinals entered the matchup on a five-game winning streak.
Miami had lost seven of its previous nine games before Monday.
In the sixth inning Miami scored two runs to break a 3-3 tie.
Agustín Ramírez hit a home run; Max Meyer exited after 5 1/3 innings.
Pete Fairbanks recorded the save, finalizing a 5-3 Marlins victory.

News Intelligence

If you're a Cardinals fan, this loss stings. It ends a solid five-game winning streak. But remember, it's still early in the season. Keep an eye on Jordan Walker. His 15-game hitting streak is impressive.

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Who Benefited

The Miami Marlins benefited from the victory, ending a recent skid and snapping St. Louis's five-game winning streak while crediting strong performances from Max Meyer, Agustín Ramírez and relievers including Pete Fairbanks.

Who Impacted

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered the loss, ending their five-game winning streak, managing only five hits and conceding the decisive runs in the sixth inning at loanDepot Park.

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Who Impacted

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered the loss, ending their five-game winning streak, managing only five hits and conceding the decisive runs in the sixth inning at loanDepot Park.