A Nail-Biter at the LoanDepot Park! 
Hey Marlins fans, what a game it was against the Pittsburgh Pirates! Our hometown heroes managed to edge out the Pirates in a thrilling and intense 5-4 victory that went a nail-biting 12 innings! 
Early Innings Drama 
The game started slowly for our beloved Marlins. We were struggling to get things going offensively against Pittsburgh's pitching. Xavier Edwards and Dane Myers, names we're so used to seeing deliver in the clutch, had some tough early innings. Kudos to Otto Lopez for keeping the Pirates on their toes with multiple solid singles. Even though Nick Fortes matched his effort with a double and later scored, Miami found themselves trailing early on. 
Mid-Inning Momentum 
The mid-game surge from the Marlins was something to behold. Derek Hill came alive with a vital ground rule double in the 6th, driving Myers home to knot things up. Meanwhile, Lopez remained relentless, tying the game up once more with a well-placed single. Thanks to these guys, we saw the scoreboard once again even, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. 
Extra-Inning Excitement and the Sweet Taste of Victory! 
Once the game drifted into extra innings, our Marlins weren't going out without a fight! After Kyle Stowers tied it up with an infield single, it was heart-stopping to watch the Pirates fail to seize multiple opportunities. Our defensive efforts really held strong, exemplified when Griffin Conine took over in left field and worked seamlessly with the team.Enter the 12th inning, and it was the moment we had all been waiting for when Myers turned up the heat, delivering a walk-off single that scored Lopez. It's moments like these that remind us why we bleed teal and black! It was the clutch hit that sealed the victory.
Hats off to the guys for their resilience and to everyone in the bullpen for keeping the Pirates at bay inning after inning. It was a team effort all the way. Until next time, let's keep the momentum going, Marines crew!
Scoreboard for Pirates @ Marlins (March 29th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |