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  • Marlins Beat Diamondbacks 4-3 in Sep 16, 2026 Game Recap

    Marlins Beat Diamondbacks 4-3 in Sep 16, 2026 Game Recap

    Marlins Edge Diamondbacks 4-3 as Alcantara Notches First Career Save

    PHOENIX — Jakob Marsee delivered a two-run home run and Sandy Alcantara recorded his first career save as the Miami Marlins held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Wednesday night at Chase Field.

    Alcantara Shines in Unfamiliar Relief Role

    With the Marlins (76-77) lingering on the fringe of the National League playoff race, manager Clayton McCullough turned to his ace starter for the ninth inning — just two days after Alcantara threw 101 pitches in a no-decision against the same Diamondbacks lineup. Alcantara, who leads the majors with 206 innings pitched this season, induced two deep flyouts before walking Lars Nootbaar. Pinch-runner Jordan Lawlar attempted to steal second but was thrown out by catcher Joe Mack to end the game.

    The save marked Alcantara’s first relief appearance since his rookie season with St. Louis in 2017. The right-hander has made 201 big league starts in his career.

    Playoff Implications for Arizona

    The loss dropped the Diamondbacks (80-73) 3 1/2 games behind San Diego for the final NL wild-card spot with nine games remaining.

    Marsee Powers Miami Offense

    Marsee connected for his 11th homer of the season in the third inning against Merrill Kelly (9-14) with Javier Sanoja aboard. The outfielder also doubled to spark a two-run second inning. Miami eventually loaded the bases, and Heriberto Hernández drove in a run with an infield single. Another run scored on a throwing error by third baseman Nolan Arenado.

    Hernández finished with four of Miami’s 10 hits.

    Diamondbacks Power Surge Not Enough

    Arizona got home runs from Pavin Smith, Gabriel Moreno and Arenado. Moreno collected three hits to raise his batting average to .307; the Phillies’ Luis Arraez leads the National League at .316.

    Kelly Reaches Milestone in Tough Outing

    Kelly, making his 200th major league start, lasted 4 2/3 innings. He allowed seven hits and four runs (three earned) with two walks and nine strikeouts.

    Nelson Returns from Injured List

    Ryne Nelson, just activated from the 60-day injured list, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in his first appearance since June 15. He had been sidelined with a strained right elbow.

    Marlins Bullpen Bridges the Gap

    Marlins starter Ryan Gusto also failed to escape the fifth inning, allowing eight hits and two runs. Cade Gibson (5-1) recorded five outs for the win.

    Upcoming Schedule

    Marlins: Following a day off, RHP Tyler Phillips (5-6, 3.55 ERA) starts Friday in San Diego.

    Diamondbacks: Begin a three-game series Friday against the New York Yankees at Chase Field.

  • Diamondbacks Announce Lineup for Crucial Game 2 vs. Marlins

    Diamondbacks Announce Lineup for Crucial Game 2 vs. Marlins

    Diamondbacks Set Lineup for Crucial Game 2 Against Marlins as Playoff Race Tightens

    The Arizona Diamondbacks remain alive in the National League Wild Card hunt after a dramatic Monday night victory, and they have unveiled their batting order for a pivotal Tuesday showdown with the Miami Marlins at Chase Field.

    Carroll’s Walk-Off Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

    Arizona entered the week in a precarious position, with every game carrying postseason implications. Star outfielder Corbin Carroll delivered a two-run walk-off home run on Monday, preventing the club from losing ground in the crowded Wild Card standings and setting the stage for a potential series win.

    New Addition Jesus Sanchez Makes Immediate Impact

    The most notable change to the lineup is the debut of newly acquired outfielder and designated hitter Jesus Sanchez. The Diamondbacks claimed the left-handed hitter off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, and he officially joined the active roster Tuesday afternoon. To make room, rookie utility player Tommy Troy was optioned to Triple-A Reno.

    Sanchez, who appeared for Toronto as recently as August 25 against the Kansas City Royals, is expected to see the majority of his playing time at designated hitter. Defensive metrics have graded him as a below-average outfielder this season, but his offensive profile addresses a specific roster need: Arizona has struggled against right-handed pitching, and Sanchez carries pronounced reverse splits that suggest he can provide immediate production in those matchups. With a heavy dose of right-handed starters looming in the season’s final stretch, his arrival is timely.

    Pavin Smith Earns First Start at First Base Since Recall

    Another left-handed bat returns to the infield. Pavin Smith, who was designated for assignment on July 10 before being brought back to the major-league roster on September 12, will make his first start at first base since his recall. In two previous appearances as the designated hitter, Smith has gone 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI, offering a glimpse of the contact-oriented approach the coaching staff values in high-leverage spots.

    Lineup Configuration for Game 2

    With Sanchez slotted in as the DH and Smith taking over at first, the Diamondbacks are stacking left-handed offense to counter Miami’s right-handed pitching. The move signals a clear “win-now” posture from the front office and manager Torey Lovullo as the club navigates the most critical week of the 2026 season to date.

    This article was originally published on Sports Illustrated as “Diamondbacks Reveal Lineup for Critical Game 2 vs Marlins.”

  • Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Critical Series Against Marlins

    Dodgers Announce Starting Pitchers for Critical Series Against Marlins

    Dodgers Head to Miami for Crucial Series Against Struggling Marlins

    The Los Angeles Dodgers, riding a seven-game winning streak, travel to Miami for a three-game series against the slumping Marlins. Los Angeles (89-57) arrives after completing series sweeps over the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals. Meanwhile, Miami (72-75) was recently swept by the New York Mets and has dropped six of its last seven contests.

    Key Roster Changes for Los Angeles

    This series marks the Dodgers’ first without Shohei Ohtani, who has been placed on the injured list due to lingering knee, biceps, and neck injuries. Additionally, top prospect Josue De Paula will make his major league debut, called up directly from Double-A to serve as the team’s designated hitter for Friday’s opener.

    The clubs last met in Los Angeles from April 27-29, with Miami taking two of three games.

    Dodgers vs Marlins Pitching Probables

    Friday, Sept. 11: Blake Snell vs. Ryan Gusto

    First Pitch: 4:10 p.m. PT / 7:10 p.m. ET
    Broadcast: SportsNet LA and MLB app

    Left-hander Blake Snell takes the mound for the series opener, aiming to extend his dominant stretch since returning from the injured list on August 11. Across five starts, Snell is 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA and 38 strikeouts over 29 innings, having allowed no more than one run in any outing.

    Opposing right-hander Ryan Gusto enters at 1-4 with a 4.23 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 20 appearances (15 starts) spanning 72.1 innings this season.

    Saturday, Sept. 12: Tyler Glasnow vs. Tyler Phillips

    First Pitch: 1:10 p.m. PT / 4:10 p.m. ET
    Broadcast: SportsNet LA and MLB app

    Tyler Glasnow has shown mixed results in three starts since his August 25 return from the IL, logging 18 innings with a 4.00 ERA, 21 strikeouts, and four walks. He previously faced Miami on April 29 before his early-season back injury, allowing two runs over 5.2 innings with nine strikeouts and a career-high-tying six walks.

    Tyler Phillips has made 34 appearances (17 starts) this year, posting a 3.51 ERA across 115.1 innings. As a starter, he carries a 4.23 ERA with 60 strikeouts and 13 home runs allowed over 78.2 innings. Phillips faced the Dodgers twice as a reliever in April, yielding two hits and one strikeout across 1.1 innings.

    Sunday, Sept. 13: Emmet Sheehan vs. Eury Perez

    First Pitch: 10:40 a.m. PT / 1:40 p.m. ET
    Broadcast: SportsNet LA and MLB app

    Emmet Sheehan makes his second start since rejoining the rotation this week. The 26-year-old impressed against the Reds, allowing one run over 5.2 innings with 10 strikeouts.

    “Good to get him back here throwing the baseball like he did tonight,” manager Dave Roberts said after that game. “I thought he did a nice job through five, certainly holding his velocity, his stuff and getting into the sixth inning was big.”

    Eury Perez has started 26 games this season, going 7-11 with a 3.94 ERA and 150 strikeouts over 139.1 innings. However, he has struggled recently, surrendering 16 earned runs (18 total) over his last 11.2 innings across three outings.

    How to Watch the Series

    All three games will be broadcast on SportsNet LA and available in the MLB app. Friday’s opener begins at 4:10 p.m. PT (7:10 p.m. ET), Saturday’s game at 1:10 p.m. PT (4:10 p.m. ET), and Sunday’s finale at 10:40 a.m. PT (1:40 p.m. ET).

  • Corbin Carroll Hits Walk-Off Home Run as Diamondbacks Beat Marlins

    Corbin Carroll Hits Walk-Off Home Run as Diamondbacks Beat Marlins

    The Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a dramatic 8-7 walk-off victory over the Miami Marlins at Chase Field on Monday night, keeping their National League Wild Card hopes alive. Corbin Carroll delivered the decisive blow, a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning that capped a comeback from a 7-4 deficit after seven innings.

    Carroll’s Clutch Homer Shifts Momentum

    The win carries significant weight in the tight NL Wild Card race. The San Diego Padres, who currently hold the final spot, defeated the Colorado Rockies earlier in the evening. Had Arizona lost, they would have fallen 3½ games behind San Diego with a crucial three-game series in San Diego looming to close the regular season. Instead, the victory may have shifted momentum in the Diamondbacks’ favor.

    Manager Torey Lovullo described the win as a potential catalyst.

    “We kept plowing away at it, and it was a great win,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “We know what was going on around us. We haven’t been playing great baseball, and to win a game like that today is, in my opinion, one of those catalyst type of games that pushes you forward and gets you ready for the next day.”

    Ninth-Inning Drama Unfolds

    The rally began in the eighth inning when Jordan Lawlar launched a two-run homer to cut the Marlins’ lead to 7-5. In the ninth, Miami closer Pete Fairbanks walked Gabriel Moreno to start the inning. Fairbanks threw one pitch to Geraldo Perdomo before exiting with an injury, bringing Jack Ralston into the game.

    Perdomo laid down a bunt to advance pinch-runner Tommy Troy to second base, setting the stage for Carroll. During the extended warm-up period for Ralston, Carroll prepared a specific approach.

    “I had a lot of confidence Perdomo was going to do his job,” Carroll said. “So I had an idea that there would be a runner on second, and was just kind of thinking through his pitches and what he might be likely to go with.”

    With first base open, Carroll stayed patient, hunting a pitch in the middle of the zone. On a 2-1 count, Ralston left a splitter up, and Carroll crushed it to right field for the game-ending home run.

    Overcoming a Prolonged Slump

    The home run was a significant moment for Carroll, who has been grinding through a difficult stretch at the plate while managing a lower back issue. Entering the at-bat, he was just 8-for-59 (.136) in his previous 65 plate appearances. Lovullo praised the outfielder’s resilience and commitment.

    “We know what Corbin’s been grinding through,” Lovullo said. “We watch it every single day, you guys included. But he continues to fight, and he commits. He commits to what he’s going to do in the box. He commits to being present and engaged in the box, he commits to being a great teammate and coming through, and it was a good moment for him.”

    Carroll Unaware of Padres Result

    In a testament to his singular focus, Carroll revealed after the game that he was unaware the Padres had won earlier in the night.

    “Honestly, I didn’t know they won,” Carroll said. “I didn’t know they won today. I missed that one.”

    The hanging splitter, however, he did not miss. The walk-off keeps Arizona within striking distance in the Wild Card race and provides a much-needed confidence boost heading into the final stretch of the season.