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Lopez Homer Caps Six-Run Ninth as Marlins Rally Past Nationals 6-2
Otto Lopez hit a 400-foot two-run homer as Miami scored six times in the ninth to erase a 2-0 deficit, the team said.
On Sunday, the Miami Marlins rallied for six runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Washington Nationals 6-2, capped by Otto Lopez's 400-foot two-run home run.
Washington held a 2-0 lead through eight innings after Nasim Nunez hit an RBI double in the fifth and Daylen Lile added a sacrifice fly in the eighth.
Miami's ninth-inning surge began with an Esteury Ruiz bunt hit and walks; Jakob Marsee stole home on a double steal as the Marlins capitalized on wild throws, tallying six runs on only two hits.
Dax Fulton earned his first career win in relief for the Marlins, while Max Kranick took the loss for Washington after allowing the decisive runs in the final frame.
Miami RHP Ryan Gusto will take the mound for the series finale, while Washington has not yet named a starting pitcher for the final matchup.
Dominican Otto López's two-run home run crowned a ninth six-notation entry and the Miami Marlins went back to beat the Washington Nationals on Sunday 6-2.