Marlins Pull Off Thrilling 13-Inning Victory Against Twins! 
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What an exhilarating game, Marlins fans! The Miami Marlins triumphed over the Minnesota Twins with an exciting 8-6 win in 13 innings. This game had us on the edge of our seats the entire time!Early Edge for the Marlins 
The Marlins wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. In the top of the 1st inning, Xavier Edwards walked, was pushed to third by Jake Burger's double, and subsequently scored our first run. Though the Twins appeared to pose a threat in the bottom of the first, a slick double play thanks to the teamwork of Connor Norby and Jonah Bride quelled their advance.Extending the Lead 
Miami extended the lead to 4-0 in the 5th inning with clutch plays from Nick Fortes, Jake Burger, and Jonah Bride, all contributing to key RBIs. But the Twins didn't back down. Carlos Correa's home run in the 6th inning started their comeback.Twins Fight Back 
Despite the Marlins maintaining the lead through the 7th and 8th innings, the Twins managed to tie the game at 4-4 by the bottom of the 8th inning. A stressful 9th followed, with Vidal Bruján getting caught stealing, leaving us unable to take the lead.Extra-Inning Drama 
The 10th inning saw Griffin Conine scoring, but the Twins quickly equalized. The 11th and 12th innings remained tense, with both teams putting on defensive clinics. Sanoja made an important debut in the field, providing fresh legs.Victory Secured in the 13th! 
The 13th inning turned the tide definitively in Miami's favor. An RBI double by Otto Lopez and a single by Griffin Conine clinched the win with three crucial runs. Despite a late effort from the Twins, Casey McCaughan shut down their rally to seal the deal.Key Performances 
- Jake Burger delivered consistent hitting, proving crucial with his early and late-game RBIs.
- Shoutout to Xavier Edwards for his patient at-bats and scoring that vital go-ahead run.
- And of course, relief pitchers like Tommy Tinoco and Casey McCaughan held their ground under immense pressure.
What a roller-coaster of a game, but we emerged victorious! Let's carry this momentum forward!
Go Marlins!
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Twins (September 26th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | R | H | E | |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 2 |