{
  "id": 4488484,
  "title": "Lopez homer caps six-run ninth as Marlins rally past Nationals 6-2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/lopez-homer-caps-six-run-ninth-as-marlins-rally-past-nationals-6-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T19:34:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/30/lopez-homer-caps-six-run-ninth-as-marlins-rally-past-nationals-6-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Otto Lopez delivered a two-run homer in the ninth inning, sparking the Miami Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Earlier, Esteury Ruiz set the stage with a bunt, followed by Griffin Conine and Leo Jiménez' walks. Tom Cosgrove then drove in a run with a sac-fly. Joe Mack's sac-fly in the eighth inning tied the game at 2-2. Andrew Pinckney's wild throw to third base allowed Jiménez to advance, extending the Marlins' lead to 3-2. Heriberto Hernández reached on a walk, and Marsee stole home on a double steal, contributing to the Marlins' six-run rally. While Janson Junk held strong for the Nationals, limiting damage to four hits in 4 2/3 innings, Dax Fulton made his pitching debut and secured his first career win. Jorbit Vivas contributed two hits and two walks for the Nationals. Washington's CJ Abrams showcased his defensive skills with a leaping catch during the sixth inning. Miami's Xavier Edwards left the game due to left elbow and left thumb discomfort after a collision with Vivas in the fifth inning. With a 1-0 deficit, the Nationals extended their lead to 2-0 in the eighth inning on a sac-fly by Daylen Lile. Andrew Alvarez allowed two hits, walked three, and struck out six in six-plus innings for the Nationals. Miami's Ryan Gusto, taking the mound for the series finale, will face Washington, who has not yet named their starter.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Otto Lopez's two-run homer in ninth inning secures 6-2 win for Marlins",
    "Esteury Ruiz sets stage with bunt and three walks in early innings",
    "Dax Fulton makes debut, becomes first career win for Marlins"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}