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Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland

Officers learned Scottish traditions and de-escalation tactics before the World Cup.

Public Safety

A festive crowd gathered on South Beach last month, holding beers and playing music. Some even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="climbed onto" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" target="_blank">climbed onto</a> a fire rescue ATV.The big picture: This wasn&#x27;t spring break; it was a World Cup parade led by Scottish football fans known as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Tartan Army" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">the Tartan Army</a>.<ul><li>While Miami Beach has historically <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="imposed strict rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" target="_blank">imposed strict rules</a> on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring break party crowds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" target="_self">spring break party crowds</a> — due to years of fatal shootings and rowdy behavior — city leaders marched alongside the Scottish supporters.</li></ul>

Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James

Miami is where James won his first NBA championship.

Sports

Sixteen years after &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Decision" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" target="_blank">The Decision</a>&quot; brought <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBron James" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" target="_self">LeBron James</a> to Miami, the world is again waiting to learn where he&#x27;ll take his talents next.State of play: The 41-year-old NBA legend has been linked to a handful of teams as possible destinations, including Golden State, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Miami.

Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more

Things to Do

We&#x27;re back with another roundup of weekend events! Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around town. <ul><li>Reminder: The World Cup is ongoing, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="watch parties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" data-vars-content-id="58ae6111-d5fd-4de4-8c32-892d905cb851" data-vars-headline="Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" target="_self">watch parties</a> around town. </li></ul>

Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match

This is your chance to join the Norwegian Viking row.

News

Norway fans will bring their famous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Viking row" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" target="_blank">Viking row</a> to Miami ahead of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" target="_self">World Cup</a> clash with England this weekend.Why it matters: From the Scots to the Argentinians, some of the world&#x27;s best soccer fans have taken over South Florida following their teams.<ul><li>Norway and England are next.</li></ul>

Report: Marlins are "hottest team" in baseball

The Marlins are fighting for a playoff spot.

Don&#x27;t let the euphoria of hosting a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" data-vars-content-id="3dbda46e-5301-4900-a5e2-301f7d303e3e" data-vars-headline="Report: Marlins are &quot;hottest team&quot; in baseball" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" target="_self">World Cup</a> distract you from the fact that the Miami Marlins are the &quot;hottest team in Major League Baseball&quot; over the past month.<ul><li>That&#x27;s according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MLB.com" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/news/jakob-marsee-hits-walk-off-to-give-marlins-win-over-mariners" data-vars-content-id="3dbda46e-5301-4900-a5e2-301f7d303e3e" data-vars-headline="Report: Marlins are &quot;hottest team&quot; in baseball" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/jakob-marsee-hits-walk-off-to-give-marlins-win-over-mariners" target="_blank">MLB.com</a>, which notes that the Fightin&#x27; Fish have a red-hot record of 24-8 since June 1.</li></ul>

Colombia and Portugal fans partied through the 0-0 draw

Both teams advanced to the knockout round.

The Colombia and Portugal match ended in a 0-0 draw on Saturday in Miami, sending both teams to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Why it matters: It was reportedly the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most in-demand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7398216/2026/06/26/portugal-colombia-martinez-tickets/" data-vars-content-id="3638cff7-7f1d-4ef5-baa2-30133fd00da3" data-vars-headline="Colombia and Portugal fans partied through the 0-0 draw" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7398216/2026/06/26/portugal-colombia-martinez-tickets/" target="_blank">most in-demand</a> group-stage match of the World Cup, per The Athletic, a product of the massive local Colombian community and the stardom of Portugal&#x27;s Cristiano Ronaldo.

"The city is ready." Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami

Colombia takes on Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night.

During the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> so far, Hard Rock Stadium has played host to big local fanbases like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brazil" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/photos-scenes-from-brazil-scotland-world-cup-miami" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/photos-scenes-from-brazil-scotland-world-cup-miami" target="_self">Brazil</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Uruguay" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" target="_self">Uruguay</a>.<ul><li>But Colombia fans may take the cake when Los Cafeteros hit the field on Saturday, their first World Cup match in Miami.</li></ul>Why it matters: There are over 105,000 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colombians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/charts/us-immigrant-population-state-and-county" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/charts/us-immigrant-population-state-and-county" target="_blank">Colombians</a> living in Miami-Dade County, comprising one of Miami&#x27;s largest foreign-born communities.Zoom in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colombia plays Portugal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49172923/fifa-world-cup-2026-colombia-vs-portugal-tv-channel-how-watch-kickoff-live-stream-referee-predicted-lineups" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49172923/fifa-world-cup-2026-colombia-vs-portugal-tv-channel-how-watch-kickoff-live-stream-referee-predicted-lineups" target="_blank">Colombia plays Portugal</a> at 7:30pm at Hard Rock as both teams fight for first place in Group K.<ul><li>For neutral soccer fans, a chance to see Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal also makes Saturday&#x27;s match a highly anticipated affair. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Resale tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/world-cup-match-71-group-k-miami-06-27-2026/event/Z7r9jZ1A74343" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/world-cup-match-71-group-k-miami-06-27-2026/event/Z7r9jZ1A74343" target="_blank">Resale tickets</a> are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starting" data-vars-click-url="https://seatgeek.com/fifa-world-cup-tickets/international-soccer/2026-06-27-7-30-pm/17164017?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;quantity=1" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://seatgeek.com/fifa-world-cup-tickets/international-soccer/2026-06-27-7-30-pm/17164017?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank">starting</a> around $3,000)</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Fabio Perez, a Colombian living in Miami, tells Axios that Hard Rock will feel the Colombian energy. <ul><li>&quot;The city is ready. We can&#x27;t wait for this game. We&#x27;re anxious. Playing Cristiano and Portugal takes it to another level. This stadium will be full of Colombians on Saturday and you&#x27;re going to be able to feel it.&quot;</li><li>Miami Police say the FIFA Fan Festival downtown is &quot;expected to draw record attendance&quot; Saturday due to &quot;highly anticipated matches.&quot; (Argentina also plays later)</li></ul>For non-Colombians trying to get into the mood for the match, Perez recommends trying a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bandeja paisa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/1ev8vrk/where_is_the_best_bandeja_paisa_in_miami/" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/1ev8vrk/where_is_the_best_bandeja_paisa_in_miami/" target="_blank">bandeja paisa</a> — a typical Colombian meal.Where to watch: The FIFA Fan Festival, your local sports bar or favorite Colombian restaurant.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Andrés Carne de Res Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLlnPRifTw/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLlnPRifTw/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Andrés Carne de Res Miami</a> on Lincoln Road has free entry and welcome drink, and live music.</li><li>The city of Coral Gables is hosting a free community watch party at Ponce Circle Park. Event grounds open at 6 p.m.</li></ul>

Yes, Scotland spiked Miami's World Cup beer sales. But that's not all

If you thought Scotland fans were jumpy after a beer, imagine them on Cuban coffee.

Miami will always remember <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Tartan Army invasion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/scotland-fans-miami-march-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/scotland-fans-miami-march-world-cup" target="_self">the Tartan Army invasion</a> — not just for the soccer-and-beer-fueled parties but for the way the Scots immersed themselves in the city&#x27;s culture.Why it matters: The Scots looked like locals scarfing down Cuban sandwiches and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pub Subs" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/shaunvlog_/status/2069766063055626556?s=20" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/shaunvlog_/status/2069766063055626556?s=20" target="_blank">Pub Subs</a>, sipping on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cafecito" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/MrEats305/status/2069830938066858066?s=20" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/MrEats305/status/2069830938066858066?s=20" target="_blank">cafecito</a> and boogying &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="all night long" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn4d8kwqjjeo" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn4d8kwqjjeo" target="_blank">all night long</a>&quot; from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ball and Chain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ-uEvhR_3Q/" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ-uEvhR_3Q/" target="_blank">Ball and Chain</a> to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="E11even nightclub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaAN1VQB0qy/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaAN1VQB0qy/?hl=en" target="_blank">E11even nightclub</a>.

Photos: Scenes from Brazil-Scotland World Cup match in Miami

Ahead of their World Cup clash in Miami, Brazil and Scotland fans looked more like friends than rivals.The big picture: Outside Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, they danced together, took photos of each other and basked in their shared World Cup moment.

World Cup's economic boost varies among Miami businesses

Some local business owners say they've yet to see sales skyrocket.

Nearly two weeks into the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" data-vars-content-id="bb0a9ebd-1d43-4f62-9c42-2cf60c1d76f6" data-vars-headline="World Cup&#x27;s economic boost varies among Miami businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" target="_self">World Cup</a>, some local business owners say they&#x27;ve yet to see sales skyrocket despite a massive influx of visiting fans.Why it matters: South Florida governments <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shelled out about $53 million" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/31/world-cup-economic-impact-miami" data-vars-content-id="bb0a9ebd-1d43-4f62-9c42-2cf60c1d76f6" data-vars-headline="World Cup&#x27;s economic boost varies among Miami businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/31/world-cup-economic-impact-miami" target="_self">shelled out about $53 million</a> to land and organize Miami&#x27;s World Cup matches, expecting the local economy would see a major return on that investment via tourism and job creation.

Brazilians in South Florida excited for World Cup match vs. Scotland

There is no bad blood between Brazil and Scotland. Their fans have been partying together.

When Brazil and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Scotland" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/scotland-fans-miami-march-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="9e9c2bda-7764-4759-8a46-955c5dc025c8" data-vars-headline="Brazilians in South Florida excited for World Cup match vs. Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/scotland-fans-miami-march-world-cup" target="_self">Scotland</a> meet in Miami for the World Cup, both teams will count on scores of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="adoring fans" data-vars-click-url="https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/scores-of-brazilian-fans-gather-across-miami-for-pre-game-rituals-ahead-of-world-cup-match-with-scotland/" data-vars-content-id="9e9c2bda-7764-4759-8a46-955c5dc025c8" data-vars-headline="Brazilians in South Florida excited for World Cup match vs. Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/scores-of-brazilian-fans-gather-across-miami-for-pre-game-rituals-ahead-of-world-cup-match-with-scotland/" target="_blank">adoring fans</a> who have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flooded" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ3jCL_RJQ8/" data-vars-content-id="9e9c2bda-7764-4759-8a46-955c5dc025c8" data-vars-headline="Brazilians in South Florida excited for World Cup match vs. Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ3jCL_RJQ8/" target="_blank">flooded</a> the city leading up to Wednesday&#x27;s match.

Thousands of Scotland fans march through Miami ahead of World Cup match

Scotland plays Brazil on Wednesday, June 24.

The Tartan Army took over Calle Ocho on Monday as thousands of Scottish soccer fans marched through Little Havana ahead of Wednesday&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/17/miami-world-cup-fans-miss-match-transportation" data-vars-content-id="a434d993-4de8-4e5e-ace5-d17352bfd3e7" data-vars-headline="Thousands of Scotland fans march through Miami ahead of World Cup match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/17/miami-world-cup-fans-miss-match-transportation" target="_self">World Cup</a> clash against Brazil.<ul><li>Two days before the critical match at Hard Rock Stadium, the Scots warmed up with some day drinking and a march to the Marlins game Monday.</li></ul>

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