MIA 4, BAL 0; Marlins Victorious in Return to Field

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Marlins returned to the field on Tuesday for the first time since July 26, and pulled off one of the most improbable victories of the Derek Jeter era. Despite missing 18 players due to COVID-19, the Marlins shut out the Baltimore Orioles 4-0, thanks in large part to a dominant performance by pitcher Pablo López.

López, making his 2020 debut, threw a nearly flawless five innings. He struck out seven and allowed just two hits and zero walks.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.Although López consistently tested negative for the virus, he and the rest of the healthy members of the team were disadvantaged—they had to stay isolated at their hotel in…