Tough Battle at Home
Hey, fellow Marlins fans!
Last night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was a rollercoaster. We started the game with some great energy at our beloved LoanDepot Park. Xavier Edwards kicked things off with a solid single to right. He then got some help from Connor Norby after an error by the D-Backs' second baseman. Eric Wagaman sent the crowd into a frenzy with a ground rule double, bringing Edwards home! Despite our valiant efforts, striking out swiftly followed, leaving us with a score of 1-2 at the end of the first inning. Diamondbacks' Response
Our opponents pressed hard, showcasing their skills. A sacrifice fly from Perdomo and a homer by Smith put them up 2-0. Despite a strong presence from our pitchers, including some standout moments against Geraldo Perdomo and Pavin Smith, they sneaked in another run in the third. Lots of potential shone on the field, but sometimes it just doesn't go our way.Chasing the Lead
During the middle innings, the D-backs extended their lead, but Brantly managed to score, keeping us in the game. Even with a determined performance from our squad, featuring hits from Kyle Stowers and Javier Sanoja, it wasn't enough. There were still opportunities—wild pitches and errors—but the Diamondbacks stayed ahead.Final Push
Despite a spirited comeback effort in the late innings, with a combination of bunts, walks, and daring steals by players like Griffin Conine and Liam Hicks, we fell short. Excitement surged when Conine doubled in the ninth, only to be followed by missed opportunities.Though the game ended 6-4 in favor of the Diamondbacks, kudos to our players for their resilience. Let's continue to support our Marlins with that Miami energy and look forward to getting back in the win column in our next game!
️Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Marlins (April 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 |