NY Yankees 9, Marlins 7: Good news and bad news as New York earns thrilling comeback win
Key Points:
- The New York Yankees defeated the Miami Marlins 9-7, securing their seventh win of the season with just one loss, highlighted by Giancarlo Stanton’s clutch two-run single in the eighth inning.
- The Marlins started strong, leading 4-0 early thanks to Heriberto Hernandez’s two-run triple and contributions from Agustin Ramirez and Jakob Marsee, but the Yankees rallied back with key hits from Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge.
- Yankees starter Ryan Weathers struggled, allowing three runs over 3.2 innings with six hits and three walks, while Marlins closer Camilo Doval faltered in the eighth, giving up the go-ahead runs.
- The Yankees capitalized on patience at the plate and aggressive baserunning, with Stanton's late-game heroics and a passed ball pushing the score to 9-7, before David Bednar secured the save despite some ninth-inning pressure.
- The series concludes Sunday with the Yankees aiming to sweep the Marlins; Max Fried will start for Miami against New York’s Chris Paddack.