'Young, hungry' Marlins rally to an Opening Day win - and give manager celebration to remember
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In an exhilarating Opening Day 2025, the Miami Marlins staged a thrilling comeback against the Pittsburgh Pirates, finishing with a 5-4 walk-off victory. Kyle Stowers' decisive single in the ninth inning marked the franchise's first walk-off win on opening day. Manager Clayton McCullough, in his inaugural game, witnessed his team's resilience as they battled from a three-run deficit, rallying behind a solid bullpen after ace Sandy Alcantara struggled. A celebration ensued, marked by playful antics, showcasing the team’s camaraderie and youthful spirit, with many players experiencing their first Opening Day.
Clayton McCullough stated, 'It was probably the most memorable shower I've had in a long time...a really nice team effort to hang in there.'
Outfielder Dane Myers remarked, 'We threw him in the [laundry] cart, went to the shower and covered him in some shaving cream, mustard, anything you could think of.'
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