Marlins Triumph Over Yankees in High-Scoring Thriller

Xavier Edwards delivered a clutch two-run single in the ninth inning, propelling the Miami Marlins to a thrilling 13-12 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night. The decisive moment unfolded as Edwards sprinted home on Agustín Ramírez's grounder, which narrowly evaded the tag at the plate, igniting the exuberant crowd at loanDepot park.

Edwards faced off against Yankees reliever Camilo Doval (4-3) when he connected for the pivotal hit, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. The Marlins' comeback was fueled by a remarkable six-run seventh inning that stunned the Yankees.

Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham each launched three-run homers earlier in the game, helping New York establish a 9-4 lead. However, the Marlins responded emphatically, with Kyle Stowers hitting a grand slam off newly acquired pitcher Jake Bird, followed by Javier Sanoja's solo shot against David Bednar, another recent addition to the Yankees' roster. Ramírez contributed significantly with two singles, including a crucial go-ahead hit that shifted the score to 10-9 in favor of Miami.

In a back-and-forth battle, Anthony Volpe tied the game at 10 with a leadoff home run in the eighth inning. Bednar managed to keep the game scoreless for an inning before McMahon's single against Anthony Bender (3-5) in the ninth gave the Yankees a brief lead. Volpe, who had an impressive four-hit night, extended New York's advantage with a run-scoring double.

Yankees starter Carlos Rodón exited the game in the fifth after issuing his fifth walk, visibly frustrated. Despite striking out nine batters and allowing four runs, Rodón's performance was marred by a lack of run support. He had kept the Marlins hitless until Eric Wagaman's single broke through in the fifth inning.

Sanoja's two-run homer off Rodón marked a turning point, while pinch-hitter Liam Hicks added two more runs with a single off Jonathan Loáisiga, narrowing the gap to 6-4. Jasson Dominguez also shone with three hits throughout the game. Doval secured his 16th save despite the late-game drama.

The announced attendance of 32,299 marked a season-high for the Marlins, who had previously seen their pitchers throw 22 consecutive scoreless innings before Stanton's homer broke that streak.

In Saturday's matchup, Yankees RHP Cam Schlittler (1-1, 4.91) is set to face Marlins RHP Eury Pérez (3-3, 3.07), promising another exciting contest between these two teams.