Esteury Ruiz’s three-run double in the 11th inning propelled the Miami Marlins to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, significantly impacting Arizona’s playoff aspirations. The Diamondbacks missed an opportunity to close the gap in the National League wild-card race after the San Diego Padres’ loss, remaining 2 1/2 games behind with 10 games left. Ruiz’s hit came off reliever Taylor Clarke and scored three runs, marking only the Marlins’ fifth hit of the game. Arizona nearly clinched the win in the 10th inning, but a crucial out at home thwarted their efforts. Miami’s Josh Ekness secured the win, while Arizona’s Ketel Marte managed an RBI double in the 11th, but it wasn’t enough. The game saw notable performances, including a solo homer by Gabriel Moreno and a strong pitching stint by Michael Soroka. Arizona’s Nolan Arenado exited early due to thumb inflammation.
QUESTION: How might the outcome of this game influence the Diamondbacks’ strategy in their remaining games?
Esteury Ruiz hits 3-run double in 11th to lift Marlins to 4-2 win, damaging D-backs’ playoff hopes
