Thriving Under Pressure: The Marlins' Two-Out Success Tells a Bigger Story

It's easy to look at a sub-.500 record and overlook the details. But dig a little deeper into the 2025 Miami Marlins, and one trend stands out in a big way: this team knows how to hit when it matters most.

Through the first 35 games of the season, the Marlins have scored 80 of their 156 total runs with two outs–more than 51% of their offensive production. That's not just an impressive stat, it shows that this was something the coaching staff instilled in their guys the moment they took over.

Two-out hitting is one of the hardest things to master in baseball. The pressure is high, the margin for error is low, and the pitchers are usually dealing. But Miami has embraced every single one of those moments.

Whether it's Kyle Stowers launching a game-winning grand slam, Dane Myers lining a base hit up the middle to put Miami back in front, or Liam Hicks spoiling pitches until he gets one to drop, this offense finds a way to stay in every single count.

What's even more impressive is that this production hasn't come in blowouts or stat-padding situations. These are real, momentum-shifting at-bats that almost always end up being the difference between staying in a game or watching it slip away.

It's a testament to a lineup that isn't star-studded but still willing to give it everything they have. Stowers has been the poster boy of this trend, and it was a deciding factor in him earning the NL Player of the Week (April 28 - May 4). And while the trade of Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Yankees signaled a shift in direction, the heart of this team remains intact: gritty, competitive, and tough to put away.

Of course, clutch hitting alone doesn't win championships. The Marlins still need answers in their rotation, more stability from their bullpen, and better early-inning execution with runners on base. But if you're building a team that can grow into a contender down the road, being dangerous with two outs is a great place to start.

That kind of trait doesn't just win games, it builds a culture and team identity. For a team trying to take the next step, the Marlins may already have one of the most difficult ingredients figured out.