Marlins stun Diamondbacks 8-7 on June 29, 2025, with a dramatic comeback! Agustín Ramírez's 10th-inning single caps a 6th straight win. Recap inside.
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Just when you think you've seen it all, the 2025 Miami Marlins find another way to leave your jaw on the floor. Down 7-3 heading into the eighth inning against the Diamondbacks, with all hope seemingly lost, the Fish staged a breathtaking, cinematic comeback to win 8-7 in 10 innings. This isn't just a win; it's a statement. This is their sixth consecutive victory, officially making the Marlins the hottest team in baseball.
Trailing 7-3 in the eighth, the Marlins mounted a dramatic rally, capped by an extra-inning RBI single from Agustín Ramírez to seal the 8-7 victory.
It was a rough start for ace Sandy Alcantara, who uncharacteristically surrendered 7 runs on 10 hits over six innings. But baseball is a nine-inning game, and this Marlins team never quits. The comeback started in the eighth with a two-run blast from Otto Lopez. Liam Hicks followed with a crucial RBI single, chipping away at the lead. Then, in the ninth, Dane Myers manufactured a run almost by himself, singling before stealing both second and third base to set the stage for Heriberto Hernández's game-tying sacrifice fly. The dugout was electric, and the momentum was palpable. In the 10th, it was Agustín Ramírez who played the hero, lacing the go-ahead RBI single. The celebration was on, but not before Anthony Bender slammed the door with two perfect innings of relief to earn a well-deserved win.
This sixth straight win isn't a fluke; it's a trend. The Marlins are showing a level of resilience and late-game grit that we haven't seen all season. With both the offense and bullpen clicking at the perfect time, the team is surging as the season's midpoint approaches. This streak has been defined by different heroes stepping up each night, a clear sign of a clubhouse that believes in itself. The energy is infectious, and the team is finally playing up to its potential.
And the good news keeps coming. More help is on the way for the big-league club. Outfielder Derek Hill, who has been rehabbing a left wrist sprain, went 1-for-4 as the DH for Triple-A Jacksonville and is expected to rejoin the Marlins next week. His speed and defensive prowess will be a welcome addition to the outfield depth as the team continues its push.
While the Marlins were winning in Arizona, the future of the franchise was making noise across the minors. In Triple-A, Joe Mack finally broke a 40-game homerless streak, a great sign for the young catcher. Double-A Pensacola's bats were on fire in a 10-6 win, with Nathan Martorella and Grant Richardson each driving in three runs. The biggest highlight came from Low-A Jupiter, where Dameivi Tineo was simply unhittable, tossing 5.2 scoreless innings with just one hit and a staggering nine strikeouts. Down in the Dominican Summer League, keep an eye on Anthony Abreu, who continues to mash (.600 SLG, 4 HR), and Juan Alva, who has now reached base in 15 straight games.
With Cal Quantrill on the mound tomorrow against Eduardo Rodriguez, the Marlins have a golden opportunity to push this streak to seven games and secure a massive road series sweep. Can they keep the magic going? After a night like this, you'd be a fool to bet against them. Tune in tomorrow, Marlins fans. This is getting fun.
