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Lopez Homer Caps Six-Run Ninth as Marlins Rally Past Nationals 6-2
On Sunday, the Miami Marlins rallied past the Washington Nationals 6-2, scoring six runs in the ninth inning to secure the comeback victory.
Washington held a 1-0 lead early after Nasim Nunez doubled in the fifth inning, with Nationals starter Andrew Alvarez striking out six over six-plus innings.
The decisive rally featured Esteury Ruiz bunting for a hit leading off the ninth, Joe Mack hitting a sacrifice fly, and Otto Lopez's 400-foot two-run home run into the bullpen.
Marlins reliever Dax Fulton earned the win despite allowing a run in the eighth inning, while Nationals pitcher Max Kranick took the loss after failing to hold the lead.
Miami infielder Xavier Edwards exited the game with left elbow and thumb discomfort from a collision during the fifth inning, and right-hander Ryan Gusto starts the series finale for the Marlins.