Marlins Rally Twice to Win 13-12 Over Yankees

The Miami Marlins staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the New York Yankees 13-12 in the opening game of their series, overcoming multiple deficits including a 9-4 seventh-inning and a 12-10 ninth-inning lag. The Marlins' rally was fueled by key performances such as Kyle Stowers' grand slam and Xavier Edwards' crucial hits, culminating in Agustin Ramírez scoring the winning run on a dribbler in front of home plate. The Yankees' newly acquired bullpen arms—Jake Bird, David Bednar, and Camilo Doval—struggled significantly, contributing to the bullpen collapse that allowed the Marlins' comeback. Despite the Yankees' strong offensive showing, including home runs by Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham, their pitching woes led to a rare loss when scoring 12 runs on the road, a feat not seen since 1940. The Marlins have surged in recent months, going 28-14 since mid-June and remaining competitive in the wild-card race, while the Yankees' season faces challenges with their current record and bullpen inconsistencies. Marlins president Peter Bendix's decision not to break up the team at the trade deadline appears validated by the team's resilience and surprising success.