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Marlins End 12-Game Skid With Dramatic 8-7 Win
28 Jul
Summary
- Griffin Conine's single secured an 8-7 victory for the Marlins.
- Miami's win snapped a franchise-record 12-game losing streak.
- The Phillies had previously held a 7-5 lead before collapsing.
The Miami Marlins ended their historic 12-game losing streak with a thrilling 8-7 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Griffin Conine was the hero, hitting a walkoff run-scoring single to secure the win.
The Phillies had taken a 7-5 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning. Closer Jhoan Duran loaded the bases with no outs, allowing Heriberto Hernández to tie the game with a two-run single. Hernández then scored the winning run, completing a remarkable comeback.
Earlier in the game, both Hernández and Conine had contributed with home runs. Jakob Marsee added a run-scoring double, and Otto Lopez hit an RBI triple for the Marlins, who had not won a game since July 9.
Bryce Harper had given the Phillies an early lead with his 22nd home run of the season. The Marlins had built a 5-2 cushion in the first two innings against Phillies ace Zack Wheeler. However, Philadelphia fought back to tie the game in the sixth inning before the Marlins' dramatic ninth-inning rally.
Up next, the Marlins' Sandy Alcantara is scheduled to start against Philadelphia's Aaron Nola in the second game of the series.
