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Marlins Explode for 12 Runs to Sweep Angels in Miami

Miami Marlins defeated Los Angeles Angels 12-3 on Sunday at loanDepot Park. Conine hit two home runs as the Marlins offense dominated early.

Tessa Ortiz

August 10, 20262 min read

baseball victory celebration - illustration, Jake Team LLC
baseball victory celebration - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Offensive Outburst

The Miami Marlins delivered a decisive offensive performance on Sunday, scoring 12 runs to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 3-12 at loanDepot Park. The victory improved Miami’s record to 60-59, while Los Angeles fell to 45-73.

The game began with back-and-forth action in the first inning. Neto opened the scoring for Miami with a double that drove in Schanuel, though a challenge of the call was upheld. The Angels responded immediately when Stowers scored on a wild pitch by Miami pitcher Ryan Gusto, tying the contest at 1-1.

However, Miami regained the lead later in the frame. Lopez reached on an infield single and scored on a throwing error by first baseman Schanuel. Caissie followed with a single to left field, driving in Lopez to make it 3-1.

Key Hitting Performances

Siri extended the Marlins' advantage in the second inning with a home run to center field, measuring 413 feet. The Angels cut the deficit in the fourth when Sanoja singled to left, allowing Caissie to score.

The fifth inning proved to be the turning point of the game. Conine launched a two-run home run to right-center field (434 feet), increasing the lead to 6-2. The rally continued as Sanoja singled to center, bringing in both Caissie and Mack to push the score to 8-2.

Stowers then added to the tally with a single to center, scoring Marsee and Sanoja for a 10-2 advantage.

Jiménez grounded into a fielder's choice in the seventh, but Mack scored to make it 11-2. Conine completed his two-homer day in the eighth with another home run to right field (368 feet), capping the scoring at 12-2 before the Angels added a final run in the ninth on Schanuel’s single that drove in Meckler.

Pitching Summary

Grayson Rodriguez took the loss for Los Angeles, pitching 4.0 innings while allowing four hits, three earned runs, and four walks, though he struck out eight batters. Shaun Anderson struggled in relief, giving up six hits and six earned runs in one inning. Blake Weiman and Ryan Watson each pitched scoreless innings, while Tyler Heineman allowed one earned run.

For Miami, Ryan Gusto pitched 4.0 innings, surrendering three hits and two earned runs with four strikeouts. Michael Petersen earned the win (2-2) by pitching 1.0 inning; his line included zero hits but one walk. Tyler Zuber, Calvin Faucher, and Victor Vodnik each recorded scoreless innings. Josh Ekness pitched 1.0 inning, allowing one hit, one earned run, and one walk.

The game drew an attendance of 13,215 fans.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816454

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Tessa Ortiz

Tessa Ortiz covers Nocatee high school and area college sports.

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