Victory at LoanDepot Park
What a game tonight at LoanDepot Park!
Our Miami Marlins showed grit and determination, taking down the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-1 victory! It was a thrilling match from start to finish, and our players really delivered when it counted. Credit to the entire team as they continue to make us proud! 
Batting Brilliance: Lopez and Hicks Shine
The game began with tension as it took some time for the scoreboard to light up. But Otto Lopez came through in a huge way in the bottom of the 4th inning, launching a 401-foot three-run homer, scoring Matt Mervis and Eric Wagaman!
His fantastic play put us in the lead at 3-1, and it was such an electrifying moment.And let's not forget about Liam Hicks! In the bottom of the 6th inning, with Wagaman on second base, Hicks sent the ball flying with a 370-foot homer to right field, securing our lead even further at 5-1! Talk about power at the plate!
Outstanding Defense and Pitching
Our pitching staff was stellar, holding the Rays to just 1 run. Special shoutouts to our relievers Henriquez, Tinoco, Faucher, and closing pitcher Bender who locked down the Rays late in the game. The Rays found it tough to make any headway as our guys delivered crucial strikeouts and solid defense.The Marlins were clicking on all cylinders tonight. This strong team performance and the overwhelming support from the fans remind us why we love this game so much. Let's keep this winning momentum going! GO MARLINS!
Scoreboard for Rays @ Marlins (May 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |