The Miami Marlins (73-82) nearly forced extra innings in the desert on Sunday, but with the bases loaded in the ninth, J.D. Martinez’s line drive soared over Marcell Ozuna’s out-stretched glove, sealing a 3-2 Diamondbacks win (90-66). Incredibly, it’s the fifth walk-off loss the Fish have suffered in September.
A Brewers loss earlier in the afternoon ensured the D-backs a postseason berth as one of the National League’s Wild Card teams. Thanks to the Fish’s shaky relief work, they had reason to celebrate on the field before popping bottles in the clubhouse.
It’s an “accomplishment” for Miami, too!