Marlins' Late Surge Outpaces Phillies in Extra-Inning Drama at Citizens Bank Park

The Miami Marlins secured a thrilling 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in an extra-inning showdown at Citizens Bank Park. The win improved the Marlins' record to 9-12, while the Phillies fell to 13-9. The game saw a total attendance of 45,079 fans who witnessed an intense battle that extended into the bottom of the tenth inning.

Marlins' Offensive Highlights

The Marlins showcased their offensive prowess with a total of 13 hits throughout the game. A pivotal moment came in the eighth inning when they scored three runs, turning up the heat on Philadelphia's defense. Otto Lopez contributed significantly with his consistent fielding performance and timely hitting, maintaining a batting average of .200 from previous games.

Connor Norby was another standout for Miami, boasting an impressive .600 batting average and delivering crucial hits that kept pressure on Philadelphia's pitchers. Dane Myers also played a key role with his solid .400 batting average and flawless fielding percentage.

Phillies' Early Lead

Philadelphia took an early lead by scoring three runs in the first inning and adding another run in both the fourth and eighth innings. Despite their strong start, they struggled to maintain momentum against Miami's resilient pitching staff. The Phillies managed ten hits but were unable to capitalize further due to Miami's effective bullpen performance.

Calvin Faucher was instrumental for Miami on the mound, maintaining an ERA of 0.0 from previous games while securing one win without any losses this season.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Miami back in action against Cincinnati Reds at loanDepot park on April 21st at 6:40 PM EDT. Tune into FDSOH network for live coverage as Marlins aim to continue their winning form.

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