Despite low expectations for the 2025 season, the Miami Marlins surprised fans by starting the season strong with a 3-1 record, leveraging clutch hitting and dramatic walk-off victories. The opening series against the Pirates mirrored last year's disappointing start, yet this time, all games were decided by a single run, highlighting their resilience. Key performances included remarkable comebacks in tight games, notably in the season opener where they rallied from behind to secure a thrilling victory, thus indicating potential for an exciting season ahead.
On Thursday, after taking a 1-0 lead in the third inning, the Marlins gave up four runs across the fifth and sixth. Yet, they clawed back one in the bottom of the sixth, and two in the eighth, with two outs no less, tying the game and setting the stage for a ninth-inning win driven by a lead-off triple from catcher Nick Fortes.
The wildest game of the series saw the Marlins and Pirates continually trade runs, resulting in a tense 3-3 stalemate through nine innings. The Marlins showcased resilience, making significant comebacks after trailing.
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