Miami Marlins Sweep Diamondbacks 6-4, Win 7th Straight Behind Late Rally

Sunday, June 29th, 2025

The Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Sunday. Otto Lopez hit a go-ahead, two-run single and Kyle Stowers added a three-run double during a decisive eighth-inning rally.

The victory marked the streaking Marlins' seventh consecutive win.

Trailing 2-1 entering the eighth inning, the Marlins capitalized on control issues from Arizona pitcher Jalen Beeks. Beeks walked the bases loaded with two outs. Otto Lopez delivered a key line drive single to left field, scoring Liam Hicks and Dane Myers to give Miami a 3-2 lead. Following an intentional walk to Agustin Ramirez, Kyle Stowers hit a bases-clearing double, extending the Marlins' lead to 6-2.

Arizona's pitching staff struggled, issuing a total of 10 walks. This loss was the Diamondbacks' fourth straight, dropping their record below .500 to 41-42.

Jalen Beeks (2-1) took the loss for Arizona, surrendering five earned runs while recording only two outs in the pivotal eighth inning. This rough outing followed giving up three earned runs in just one out the previous day.

For the Diamondbacks, starting pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez delivered another solid performance, allowing just one run on four hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five batters. The left-hander finished June with a strong 1.98 ERA over 27 1/3 innings.

Marlins starter Cal Quantrill allowed two runs on three hits and a walk across five innings, striking out five. Lake Bachar (4-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief, and Ronny Henriquez closed out the ninth inning for his third save.

Ketel Marte's solo home run in the third inning initially gave the Diamondbacks a 2-1 lead. It was Marte's 17th home run of the season.

Key Moment

The Diamondbacks managed to cut the deficit to 6-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning, but Marlins pitcher Calvin Faucher struck out Jake McCarthy with runners on first and second base, ending Arizona's rally attempt.

Key Stat

Arizona's bullpen had a collective 5.22 ERA entering Sunday's game, ranking among the worst in Major League Baseball.

Up Next

The Marlins return home to begin a series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. They are scheduled to face Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who holds an 8-3 record with a 2.86 ERA.

The Diamondbacks continue their current homestand on Monday. They will host the San Francisco Giants, with Arizona's Ryne Nelson (4-2, 3.71 ERA) expected to pitch against San Francisco's Logan Webb (7-5, 2.52 ERA).

In summary

The Miami Marlins defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep. A crucial five-run rally in the eighth inning, highlighted by a two-run single from Otto Lopez and a three-run double from Kyle Stowers, propelled the Marlins to their seventh straight win.

Arizona took a brief lead earlier in the game on Ketel Marte's home run but struggled with pitching, issuing 10 walks, and their bullpen faltered in the eighth. The loss marked the Diamondbacks' fourth consecutive defeat, dropping their record below .500.

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