Marlins' longest game of the year brings Twins fans to tears

On Thursday, we were treated to a sloppy, but nonetheless extremely compelling contest. In terms of both time of game (4:16) and innings (13), it was the longest game that the Marlins have played in the pitch-clock era. Valente Bellozo (5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 74 pitches/48 strikes) wrapped up his rookie season on a high note, but Miami's bullpen and defense let the Twins rally back to force extras. After both teams failed to drive in their "zombie runner" in the 11th and 12th innings, the Marlins pulled away for good in the 13th courtesy of Otto Lopez and Griffin Conine hits. Anthony Maldonado earned his first career win and Darren McCaughan earned his first career save. The Marlins won, 8-6. The Twins are on the verge of being eliminated. They must now sweep their season-ending series against the Orioles and hope that either the Tigers or Royals get swept in their series.

Here's more Marlins news and content:

🔷 Big addition to Miami's farm system: Cuban INF Luis Manuel León. Francys Romero reports that he'll be signing in the coming weeks for $1.5M. Expect him to crack the Fish On First Top 30 list once the acquisition becomes official.

🔷 In what figures to be the final Marlins roster move of the 2024 regular season, Mike Baumann is due back from the paternity list. Maldonado filled in for Baumann during the Twins series and seems like a prime candidate to get optioned back to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

🔷 Entering the final Marlins series, here's an updated look at the Prediction Time leaderboard. Reigning champ @Daniel Rodriguezis clinging to a one-point lead. Make series predictions with us all season long when you become a Fish On First SuperSub.

🔷 Jesús Luzardo is the Marlins nominee for the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award. Vote for Luzardo here through Sunday.

🔷 Elsewhere around baseball, the Dodgers clinched the NL West and the Yankees clinched the AL East. Freddie Freeman hurt his right ankle, but is hopeful about being ready to play in the NLDS. Aaron Judge homered for the 58th time. The White Sox swept the Angels.

🔷 Today's MLB game: the Marlins (probable starter RHP Adam Oller) begin their final regular season series against the Blue Jays (RHP José Berríos). First pitch at 7:07 p.m. ET.

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