Amazing Comeback: Marlins Beat Yankees in an Epic Duel
In a meeting full of emotions and unexpected twists, the Marlins achieved a spectacular victory against the Yankees with a final score of 13-12. The match, played on Friday night, kept the fans on the edge of their seats until the last moment.
Xavier Edwards was the hero of the moment by connecting a two-run single in the ninth inning, tying the game. Subsequently, Edwards scored the winning run thanks to a hit by Agustín Ramírez, unleashing euphoria in the Miami team.
Edwards’ hit was against Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval. In addition, an error by Jose Caballero, also new to the team, allowed the Marlins to tie the score.
The Yankees, who had accumulated a streak of 79 consecutive victories when scoring more than ten runs, saw their impressive streak interrupted. Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham stood out for the Yankees with three-run home runs each, contributing to an initial 9-4 lead.
However, the Marlins responded with a fierce offensive in the seventh inning, scoring six runs and changing the course of the game. Kyle Stowers hit a grand slam against Yankees reliever Jake Bird, and Javier Sanoja added a solo home run.
Agustín Ramírez also had an outstanding performance, with two singles, including one that put the Marlins ahead 10-9. Anthony Volpe tied the score in the eighth inning with a home run, keeping the tension on the field.
Ryan McMahon drove in a run in the ninth inning for the Yankees, but Volpe, with four hits in the game, extended the lead with a run-scoring double.
The Yankees’ opener, Carlos Rodon, was relieved in the fifth inning after conceding his fifth walk. Rodon, although he struck out nine batters, allowed four runs.
Before Eric Wagaman connected a single, Rodon kept the Marlins hitless. Javier Sanoja hit a two-run homer against Rodon, and Liam Hicks drove in two runs with a single.
Jasson Domínguez also contributed three hits for the Yankees.
Marlins pitcher Janson Junk allowed six runs and six hits in five innings, with four strikeouts.
The game was played in front of a crowd of 32,299 fanatics at loanDepot park, marking the highest attendance of the season.
