Marlins’ Walk-Off Win Against Dodgers Fueled by Jesús Sánchez

In an exciting matchup at LoanDepot Park, the Miami Marlins secured a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday evening. The game was marked by dramatic moments, including significant home runs from Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.

Game Overview

The decisive moment came in the 10th inning when Jesús Sánchez delivered a crucial single with the bases loaded, allowing automatic runner Xavier Edwards to score. This victory marked the fifth walk-off win for the Marlins this season.

Key Performers

• Jesús Sánchez: Hit the game-winning single.
• Shohei Ohtani: Hit a home run and contributed a run-scoring double.
• Freddie Freeman: Contributed a home run and extended his hitting streak to 11 games.

Innings Breakdown

The game saw the Marlins taking an early lead, with Liam Hicks’ two-run homer off Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin in the fifth inning putting them ahead 2-1. However, the Dodgers responded as Ohtani and Freeman launched back-to-back solo homers in the sixth inning, pushing the Dodgers to a brief lead of 4-2.

Miami soon regained momentum, with Connor Norby’s RBI double and a run-scoring single from Dane Myers allowing them to tie the game in the sixth. Ohtani’s double in the seventh tied the game at four, setting the stage for the thrilling conclusion.

Pitching Highlights

Marlins’ pitcher Cal Quantrill delivered a solid performance, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out six over five innings. Meanwhile, Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin recorded eight strikeouts but allowed two runs on four hits in his five innings on the mound.

Strategic Decisions

A notable defensive strategy occurred in the seventh inning when the Marlins chose to pitch to Freeman with Ohtani on third base and two out, resulting in a key strikeout by reliever Calvin Faucher.

Records and Stats

Freeman’s outstanding performance continued his hitting streak, bringing his total to 19 hits in 42 at-bats, with four home runs and 14 RBIs during this stretch. Notably, the homer he hit during this game marked the 42nd against the Marlins, surpassing Ryan Zimmerman and Ryan Howard as the all-time leader for home runs hit by a visitor against this franchise.

Next Steps

The series finale is set for Wednesday, with the Dodgers yet to name their starting pitcher. The Marlins will send right-hander Valente Bellozo (0-2, 4.97 ERA) to the mound.