In a thrilling game on Saturday, the Miami Marlins orchestrated a stunning comeback against the New York Mets, ultimately clinching a 10-9 victory in the 10th inning. The Marlins’ triumph was sealed by Otto Lopez’s walk-off RBI single, capping off a remarkable display of resilience after trailing by four runs entering the ninth inning.
Facing a formidable 9-5 deficit in the ninth inning against Mets’ closer Edwin Diaz, the Marlins launched a remarkable offensive surge. Jazz Chisholm Jr. kickstarted the rally with an RBI single, setting the stage for Josh Bell’s game-tying three-run homer to center field. The dramatic turn of events paved the way for Lopez’s heroics in the 10th inning, as his decisive single secured the win for the Marlins.
Tanner Scott, who pitched a flawless top of the 10th inning, earned the victory for the Marlins. Chisholm Jr. emerged as a standout performer for Miami, contributing three hits, three RBIs, and three runs, including a solo homer and two RBI singles. Meanwhile, Bell also showcased his prowess at the plate, tallying three hits and four RBIs throughout the game.
Despite the Mets’ valiant effort, which included a lineup overhaul following their previous 8-0 defeat, they fell short despite amassing 15 hits. The Mets’ offense generated four singles that drove in six runs, with notable contributions from J.D. Martinez and Starling Marte, who each recorded a pair of RBI doubles in the ninth inning.
In other MLB action:
The New York Yankees secured a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, propelled by Luis Gil’s career-high 14 strikeouts and Juan Soto’s stellar 4-for-4 performance, which included two home runs.
The Chicago Cubs edged out the Pittsburgh Pirates with a narrow 1-0 win, courtesy of Christopher Morel’s walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Milwaukee Brewers overcame the Houston Astros with a 4-2 triumph, highlighted by William Contreras’s clutch three-run home run in the fifth inning.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinched a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals in 10 innings, with Bryce Harper delivering the winning run via a sacrifice fly.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a commanding 4-0 shutout win against the Cincinnati Reds, led by Walker Buehler’s stellar pitching performance and Freddie Freeman’s RBI contribution.
The Tampa Bay Rays staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4, highlighted by Jonny DeLuca’s go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning.
The San Francisco Giants dominated the Colorado Rockies with a resounding 14-4 victory, fueled by Matt Chapman and Luis Matos’s stellar offensive display.
The Cleveland Guardians handed the Minnesota Twins a decisive 11-4 defeat, propelled by Tyler Freeman’s impressive 4-for-4 performance and Jose Ramirez’s two-run homer in the first inning.
The Seattle Mariners rallied late to secure a narrow 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, with Cal Raleigh and Dylan Moore delivering crucial run-scoring doubles in the eighth inning.
The Texas Rangers emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Angels in a marathon 13-inning battle, clinching a 3-2 win courtesy of Travis Jankowski’s game-winning run on a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch.
The Kansas City Royals secured a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics, fueled by Seth Lugo’s stellar pitching performance and Kyle Isbel’s home run.
The St. Louis Cardinals surged past the Boston Red Sox with a commanding 7-2 win, powered by Nolan Gorman’s homer and two RBIs.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3, with Wenceel Perez delivering a pivotal three-run triple during a decisive six-run seventh inning.
Furthermore, the scheduled game between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres was postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Monday.
