Marlins Outlast Rays in Thrilling 11-10 Victory
The Miami Marlins snapped a five-game losing streak with a thrilling 11-10 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Jesús Sánchez had a three-run homer and a two-run double, while Heriberto Hernandez singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to secure the victory.
Early Lead for the Rays
Christopher Morel went 3 for 3 with two home runs, a double, and four RBIs for the Rays, who had a four-game win streak halted. Morel hit a three-run homer off Ryan Weathers, and Danny Jansen and Taylor Walls followed with back-to-back doubles for a 4-0 lead in the second inning. Weathers was hit in the head after his final warmup pitch to start the game on catcher Nick Fortes’ throw to second base and was pulled after three innings for precautionary reasons.
Marlins’ Comeback
Dan Myers and Fortes reached with singles off Taj Bradley in the third, and Xavier Edwards drove in Myers with a one-out double. Sánchez followed with his fifth homer to tie it at 4-all. The Marlins answered with a seven-run fifth as they batted around, with Sánchez giving Miami a 7-6 lead with a two-run double. Liam Hicks doubled in two, and Myers doubled in Hicks to make it 10-6.
Rays’ Late-Inning Surge
Morel hit his fifth homer with one out in the sixth off reliever Tyler Phillips, and Walls followed with a two-run shot after Jansen singled to get the Rays within 10-9. Brandon Lowe’s 13th home run leading off the seventh against reliever Anthony Bender tied it at 10.
Key Moments
Edwards threw out mandatory runner Kameron Misner at home on a grounder to second by Caballero to deny the Rays the tying run in the 10th. This play proved crucial in the Marlins’ victory, as it prevented the Rays from taking the lead.
Key Statistics
The Marlins’ staff ERA of 4.99 is the fourth-worst in the majors and leads only the Rockies (5.37) in the NL. This statistic highlights the Marlins’ struggles with pitching, which they overcame in this game.
Up Next
Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen (5-4, 2.14) starts Sunday’s finale. The Marlins haven’t announced their starter. This upcoming game will be crucial in determining the outcome of the series.
Conclusion
The Marlins’ 11-10 win over the Rays was a thrilling game that saw multiple lead changes and impressive performances from both teams. Heriberto Hernandez’s go-ahead hit in the 10th inning proved to be the difference-maker, as the Marlins snapped their five-game losing streak.
FAQs
- Who was the winning pitcher for the Marlins?
Rookie Cade Gibson (1-3) closed it out with two scoreless innings for his first win. - What was the final score of the game?
The final score was 11-10 in favor of the Marlins. - Who had a three-run homer and a two-run double for the Marlins?
Jesús Sánchez had a three-run homer and a two-run double for the Marlins. - What is the Marlins’ staff ERA?
The Marlins’ staff ERA is 4.99, which is the fourth-worst in the majors.
