The sixth inning changed everything. Miami turned a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead with four runs, powering past Toronto 8-2 at Rogers Centre.
Janson Junk earned the win with five innings of one-run ball, allowing eight hits while striking out three. The right-hander improved to 3-5 with a 4.80 ERA. Miami's bullpen protected the lead over the final four frames.
The Marlins' sixth-inning surge began when Kyle Stowers doubled to left, scoring Liam Hicks. Javier Sanoja followed with a two-run double to left that brought home Jakob Marsee and Stowers, extending the lead to 5-1. Toronto answered immediately as Ernie Clement homered to left center, but the damage was done.
Trey Yesavage took the loss for Toronto, allowing five runs over 6.2 innings despite striking out six. The left-hander fell to 2-2 with a 2.25 ERA. Miami added three more runs in the eighth inning to seal the victory.
The win extended Miami's winning streak to three games, improving their record to 25-29. Toronto fell to 25-28 after the loss.