Lopez Powers Marlins Past Rangers 4-2 in Miami

Lopez Drives in Key Runs

Otto Lopez delivered the decisive blows in the eighth inning, launching a two-run home run to left-center field that extended the Miami Marlins' lead to 4-1 over the Texas Rangers. Lopez also contributed an earlier run via a double, finishing with a multi-hit performance that anchored the Marlins' victory at loanDepot Park on Wednesday.

The Rangers took an early 1-0 lead in the fourth inning when Langford homered to center field, measuring 437 feet. Miami responded later in the same frame when Conine doubled to right field, allowing Lopez to score and tie the game at 1-1.

Marlins Take Control

The Marlins seized the advantage in the fifth inning. Edwards singled to right field, driving in Caissie to put Miami ahead 2-1. Jiménez advanced to third base on the play but did not score.

Lopez changed the momentum again in the eighth. His home run to left-center, measuring 427 feet, brought Navarreto home, making the score 4-1. The Rangers managed to cut the deficit in the ninth inning when Pederson homered to center field, 426 feet, making the final score 4-2.

Pitching Performances

Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom earned the loss, pitching six innings. He allowed four hits and two earned runs while striking out eight batters. His record fell to 6-5.

Relievers Tyler Alexander, Cole Winn, and Robby Ahlstrom combined for two innings, with Winn giving up two earned runs on two hits.

For Miami, Eury Perez started, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing one earned run on three hits. John King earned the win, pitching a scoreless inning and improving his record to 5-1. Anthony Bender recorded his eighth hold in 1.1 innings, and Michael Petersen added his eleventh hold with a perfect inning. Pete Fairbanks secured the save with one inning pitched, despite allowing one earned run.

Final Notes

The final score was Miami Marlins 4, Texas Rangers 2. The game drew 13,710 fans to loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. The Marlins improved their record to 42-39, while the Rangers fell to 38-42.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401815889