On July 18, 2025, loanDepot Park erupted as Miami Marlins standout Kyle Stowers stunned fans with a heroic two-home run, five-RBI performance—capped by a 10th-inning walk-off blast—to secure an 8–7 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Stowers, who went 3-for-5, made history as the first player in Marlins franchise annals to smash five home runs across two consecutive games. His dramatic late-game grand slam, a towering two-run shot over right field, landed after pinch-hitter Adam Frazier had tied the score with a clutch double in the top of the 10th.
Starter Sandy Alcantara and Kansas City’s Seth Lugo both delivered six solid innings, setting the stage for the extra-inning fireworks. Marlins reliever Lake Bachar had allowed Frazier’s go-ahead double, but heroics followed swiftly from Stowers, who delivered the game-winning blow just moments later.
The Royals’ rookie John Rave also had a night to remember, netting his first career home runs—two in total—with four RBIs. Despite their strong effort, Kansas City’s bullpen couldn’t hold firm in extras, and All-Star closer Carlos Estevez surrendered Stowers’s decisive blast.
The victory marks Miami’s 20th win in their last 30 games, reflecting their recent surge of form. Stowers’s contribution continues his remarkable hot streak that included a three-homer, six-RBI outing just days earlier against Baltimore.
Miami jumped to a 5–0 advantage early in the game, with long balls from Jesus Sanchez and Stowers, and an RBI single from Stowers in the third inning. The Royals fought back with Rave’s initial home run and later tied the game 5–5 on his second blast in the ninth, forcing extra innings.
In the top of the 10th, Frazier’s double gave Kansas City a brief lead. But with two outs in the bottom half, Stowers launched his second homer of the night—a walk-off grand slam to right field—that instantly turned the game on its head and sent the home crowd into a frenzy.
Miami manager Clayton McCullough praised the team’s grit and determination after the game. “This is the kind of resilience we’ve built; Stowers is a dynamic force,” he said. With spirits high and the crowd energized, the Marlins return to the field tonight, aiming to extend their winning run.
This win marks Miami’s seventh walk-off victory of the 2025 season, further showcasing their flair for thrilling finishes. As the Marlins continue their series against the Royals, their offensive power and late-game confidence have clearly ignited momentum across the clubhouse—and the city.