In a heart-stopping opener of the three-game series between the Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs, Jesus Sanchez delivered a dramatic walk-off double to lift Miami to an 8-7 victory. With the game on the line and just one out remaining, Sanchez came through in the clutch, sending fans into a frenzy.
Sanchez Steals the Show with Walk-Off Magic
Jesus Sanchez was the star of the night, finishing with three hits, four RBIs, and the decisive blow in the bottom of the ninth. Trailing by two runs heading into their final at-bat, the Marlins didn’t go quietly. Derek Hill sparked the rally with a ground-rule double off Daniel Palencia (0-1), followed by a walk from Javier Sanoja. Then, Sanchez laced a ball into right field that plated both runners, sealing a stunning comeback win.
Valente Bellozo (1-2) earned the win after tossing three shutout innings of relief, helping Miami secure its fourth win in five games. The win also snapped Chicago’s three-game winning streak, led by Miguel Amaya who belted a three-run homer and added a two-run double earlier in the contest.
Other MLB Game Highlights – April 2025
Phillies Keep Rolling Over Rockies
Philadelphia continued its dominance over Colorado with a 9-3 win in Denver. Edmundo Sosa and Alec Bohm each went deep while Kyle Schwarber celebrated his 300th career home run by launching a blast into the third deck. The Phillies have now won four straight games as the Rockies drop their sixth in seven contests.
Reds Keep Pirates Winless Series Start
Nick Lodolo pitched six strong innings and Austin Hays and TJ Friedl each tallied three hits to lead Cincinnati past Pittsburgh 7-1. Elly De La Cruz contributed two RBIs as the Reds matched their season-best five-game winning streak and remained perfect against the Pirates this season at 4-0.
Red Sox Edge Mets Behind Stellar Relief Work
Boston’s bullpen held firm to protect a narrow lead, with Jarren Duran delivering key hits early and Aroldis Chapman closing it out for his seventh save. Hunter Dobbins started strong and Justin Wilson (2-0) picked up the win as the Red Sox edged New York 3-1.
Astros Edge Rays in Tightly Contested Opener
Jake Meyers’ solo homer in the seventh proved to be the difference-maker as Houston opened its Tampa Bay series with a 4-3 win. Jeremy Pena and Victor Caratini also contributed with multi-hit nights, while Josh Hader locked down his 12th save despite a shaky ninth inning.
Rodriguez Grand Slam Lifts Mariners Past White Sox
Julio Rodriguez crushed a grand slam in the eighth inning to break open a close game, backing Luis Castillo’s dominant seven-inning, shutout start. Seattle improved to four consecutive wins with a 5-1 decision over the reeling White Sox.
Contreras Drives in Winning Run as Brewers Beat Orioles
William Contreras capped a four-hit night with the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, giving Milwaukee a 5-4 win over Baltimore. Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill provided late-inning heroics from the bullpen as the Orioles dropped their seventh straight game.
Cardinals Dominate Tigers Behind Sonny Gray
Sonny Gray was lights-out for St. Louis, striking out 10 over six shutout innings in an 11-4 rout of Detroit. Ivan Herrera, Jordan Walker, and Pedro Pages all drove in multiple runs as the Cardinals extended their hot streak to 13 wins in 15 games.
Royals Spoil Robbie Ray’s Gem in SF
Vinnie Pasquantino’s eighth-inning two-run homer broke the stalemate as Kansas City edged the Giants 3-1 behind another stellar outing from Kris Bubic (5-2). San Francisco’s Robbie Ray suffered his first loss of the season after allowing just six hits over seven scoreless frames.
Diamondbacks Power Past Dodgers
Arizona blasted three two-run homers—courtesy of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Gabriel Moreno, and Geraldo Perdomo—to take down Los Angeles 9-5. Mookie Betts hit two homers for the Dodgers, but it wasn’t enough as LA fell to a season-worst four-game skid.
Angels Take Down Athletics Behind Taylor Ward
Taylor Ward homered for the third straight game, providing the go-ahead blast in the third inning to help Los Angeles defeat Oakland 4-3. Nolan Schanuel added a solo shot as the Angels matched their longest win streak of the year at four games.
Game Suspended Between Guardians and Twins Due to Weather
The Cleveland-Minnesota matchup was halted at the start of the fourth inning due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to resume Tuesday afternoon before the regularly scheduled contest begins approximately 30 minutes later.
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