Marlins defeat Pirates 5-3 in June showdown with strong bullpen work
The Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on June 12, 2026, highlighted by a late home run from Bryan Reynolds and a solid outing from starter Luis Castillo. Castillo delivered five strong innings, limiting the Pirates to two runs.
Reynolds' solo homer was the only highlight for Pittsburgh, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Marlins' offense. In the final frames, Miami extended the lead with timely hits and effective bullpen usage.
Both clubs look ahead to their next series within the league.
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