On Wednesday night, Jesus Aguilar hit a walk-off home run as the Miami Marlins defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was Miami’s third straight win against the Dodgers, as they look for the series sweep on Thursday.
Marlins Swinging With Intention
This game between the Marlins and Dodgers was not like any other game. Between the two teams, these men set off fireworks in Miami with eight total home runs. For the Marlins, Garrett Cooper came out swinging a sword as he blasted two bombs. Along with Cooper, Jesus Aguilar swung the bat with some intention as he recorded four RBIs in his four at-bats. Rookie Jesus Sanchez also went deep for Miami.
For the Dodgers, they had home runs from Mookie Betts, Zach McKinstry, and Justin Turner, who hit a three-run blast.
Pitching
Starting on the mound for the Marlins was left-handed slinger, Ross Detwiler. Detwiler was only able to make it through 2.2 innings before giving up six hits and five earned runs. From there, Jordan Holloway came in and pitched 4.1 innings while only surrendering two hits and achieving six strikeouts. Holloway led the way as closers Anthony Bass and Anthony Bender finished the game.
For the Dodgers, Jake Reed started on the mound and only made it one inning while giving up one hit. In the second inning came Mitchell White, who threw a total of four innings while giving up three hits and two earned runs. After White, Los Angeles threw four other pitchers to try and throw off the Marlins, however, it did not work.
Other Notes
- Jesus Aguilar’s walk-off home run was his first home run at loanDepot Park this season.
- The walk-off home run is the third of Jesus Aguilar’s career and his first since June 22, 2018 against St. Louis.
- Garrett Cooper’s 443-foot shot was the longest home run at loanDepot Park this season.
- The Marlins have won back-to-back games in walk-off fashion for the first time since May 4-5, 2014 against the Dodgers and Mets.
- Anthony Bender recorded his first career MLB win on Wednesday night.
What’s Next?
The Miami Marlins look to dodge Los Angeles and sweep the series on Thursday afternoon. The expected starter for Miami is Sandy Alcantara, and the Dodgers look to pitch lefty Julio Urias. If the Marlins can secure the sweep, this would set their record at 39-47 before going into their next series with the Atlanta Braves.