Janson Junk Shines in Marlins' 8–2 Win Over Pirates

Janson Junk pitched 6 innings, allowed 1 earned run, and struck out 2 batters, securing the win for the Miami Marlins against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-2 victory on August 12, 2026.

Insight

Junk, the starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins, has completed 17 starts with a record of 6-7 in the 2026 season. Notably, he pitched 87 2/3 innings, maintaining an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.32, while striking out 64 batters and walking 24. Recently, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he threw 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run and recording 2 strikeouts in a game that Miami won 8-2.