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The Miami Marlins defeated the Seattle Mariners 2–0 on July 8 at loanDepot park in a low-scoring pitching duel that fell well short of the Vegas total of 8.5. Miami's offense generated just 8 hits but made them count, scoring 2 runs on 2 RBIs while striking out 7 times; the Marlins' pitching staff was equally stingy, allowing only 5 hits and 0 earned runs across the game with 9 strikeouts. Seattle managed only 5 hits with a .230 batting average and .690 OPS, unable to break through despite drawing 2 walks, and struck out 9 times in the shutout loss. The Marlins' pitcher was particularly sharp, holding the Mariners scoreless on a night when run production proved scarce for both sides. Miami's pitching dominance and Seattle's offensive futility—combined with the game's well-under-the-line scoring—suggest the Mariners' rotation will need stronger run support moving forward.