Only when the Miami Marlins thought they were set for some time did a devastating injury strike them during a crucial game.
The Marlins have placed outfielder Griffin Conine on the 60-day injured list due to a dislocated left shoulder.
This injury occurred during Saturday’s nail-biting 11-10 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. In the
Conine made a headfirst dive into second base while attempting to secure an RBI double. It marked his seventh dive of the season in the sixth inning.
Apparent left arm injury for Griffin Conine after sliding into second base 🤕 pic.twitter.com/w6zdMXjlMN
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However, the incident was alarming. Conine immediately expressed discomfort, and a trainer had to assist him off the field.
At just 27 years old, Conine had been a crucial part of the Marlins’ lineup. His performance included leading the team in slugging percentage at .438 and an OPS of .790 across 71 plate appearances.
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In addition to his offensive contributions, he became the only player in the league this season to record multiple five-star catches according to MLB’s Statcast metrics.
The Marlins will undoubtedly feel his absence given the struggle with their outfield depth. And it couldn’t come at any worse timing as center fielder Derek Hill is also placed on the injured list with a left wrist sprain.
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Marlins Fall Flat Against A Strong Phillies
The Miami Marlins faced a tough challenge on Saturday as they fell 11-10 to the Philadelphia Phillies in a high-scoring affair at Citizens Bank Park.
Despite the final score being close, the game clearly separated the two teams’ offensive performance.
The Phillies’ bats came alive on an 80-degree April afternoon, accumulating a season-high 18 hits and showcasing a relentless approach to hitting. From the onset, the Phillies pressured Miami’s starting pitcher, Cal Quantrill, ultimately failing to complete four innings.
Trea Turner: 4-for-5, 2 R, 2 RBI
— MLB (@MLB) April 19, 2025
Bryson Stott: 3-for-5, 2 R, 3 RBI
Johan Rojas: 3-for-5, 3 R
The @Phillies put up 11 runs on 18 hits in a home win vs. Miami. pic.twitter.com/z4QccNPThr
Leading the charge for the Phillies was Trea Turner, who went 4 for 5 with two RBIs, alongside Bryson Stott, who had three hits and three RBIs. Johan Rojas also contributed significantly with timely hits that kept the pressure on the Marlins throughout the game.
Although the Marlins managed to chip away at the lead and made the contest tense in the later innings. But they were never able to fully recover from the early deficits created by the Phillies’ powerful lineup.
Taijuan Walker, despite battling shoulder stiffness and limited command, managed to escape a key jam and set the stage for a dominant offensive display.
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