Esteury Ruiz hits 3-run double in 11th to lift Marlins to 4-2 win, damaging D-backs' playoff hopes

In a thrilling game, the Miami Marlins secured a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, dealing a significant setback to the Diamondbacks' playoff aspirations. Esteury Ruiz played a pivotal role in the win, hitting a three-run double in the bottom of the eleventh inning, which propelled the Marlins to a crucial lead. Despite having 15 runners on base during the tenth inning, the Diamondbacks failed to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving 15 runners stranded.

Arizona had secured a 1-0 lead in the first inning, thanks to Ketel Marte's solo home run, which traveled 431 feet into the left-center field. This marked Marte's 14th home run of the season. Miami evened the score in the fourth inning when Griffin Conine hit a solo homer to right-center field, tying the game at 1-1. However, the Diamondbacks took the lead again with Griffin Conine's second homer of the game, extending their lead to 2-1.

The Marlins responded in the sixth inning with Griffin Conine's second homer of the game, tying the score once more at 2-2. Miami's defense shined in the ninth inning when Ryan Waldschmidt made an outstanding throw to third base, preventing Geraldo Perdomo from scoring. Despite this strong defensive effort, Arizona's Michael Soroka struggled in the eleventh inning, allowing three unearned runs to come in, ultimately sealing the Marlins' victory.

Arizona starter Michael Soroka held strong for five innings, striking out six batters, including five in a row during the second and third innings. However, the Diamondbacks' efforts were not enough to secure a win. Miami's Ryan Gusto closed out the game on Wednesday's game, while Arizona will send Merrill Kelly to face the Marlins.