Early Tensions
The game started with little action in the first inning, as both teams held their ground. Our very own Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz were unable to make an impact early on, with both striking out and grounding out, respectively. The Phillies matched that with their own struggles, leaving the score tied at zero.Gordon's Power Surge
The highlight of the second inning was undoubtedly Nick Gordon, who launched a solo homer to right field, giving us an early 1-0 lead!
But unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize any further, leaving Tim Anderson and Otto Lopez stranded. Our defense kept the Phillies scoreless in the bottom half, with Nick Castellanos and Kody Clemens failing to reach base.Phillies Strike Back
The Phillies responded in the third inning with a solo home run by Garrett Stubbs to tie it up.
Our own Jesus Sanchez and Jake Burger struck out in the fourth, missing chances to regain the lead. The Phillies threatened in the bottom of the fourth, but our pitchers held strong to keep it tied.Lopez and Fortes Team Up
The fifth inning saw another push by the Phillies, who scored on a sacrifice fly by Alec Bohm. Now down 2-1, our spirits remained high, and it was Otto Lopez and Nick Fortes who rose to the occasion in the seventh. Lopez’s double, followed by Fortes’ game-tying double and Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s single, secured a 3-2 lead for us!
Closing It Out
From the eighth inning onwards, it became a battle of the bullpens. Andrew Nardi, A.J. Puk, and J.T. Chargois all stepped up, keeping the Phillies at bay. The Phillies tried to rally with pinch hitters like Whit Merrifield and Cristian Pache, but our relievers, especially Tanner Scott, shut them down, striking out the side to seal a hard-fought 3-2 victory!Victory Reactions
What a game, Fish fans!
Our boys showed great resilience, especially with key hits from Nick Gordon, Otto Lopez, and Nick Fortes. We've got the momentum, and this win shines a bright light on our resilient squad. Keep the faith and let’s ride this wave to even more victories! 
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Phillies (June 29th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |