Field Level Media
08 Jun 2023, 06:10 GMT+10
Jesus Sanchez blasted a 445-foot homer and drove in four runs to lead the host Miami Marlins to their sixth straight win, a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez, who leads the majors with a .403 batting average, went 2-for-4. Arraez, who is seeking his second straight batting title, has five consecutive multi-hit games.
Sanchez went 3-for-4. He is now hitting .306 on the season, and his third-inning homer on Wednesday staked the Marlins to a 3-1 lead.
Miami has swept two straight series, beating the two teams with the worst records in the majors. Prior to taking three games from Kansas City (18-44), the Marlins captured a three-game set versus the Athletics, who are a major-league-worst 14-50.
Marlins starter Edward Cabrera (5-4) earned the win, allowing two hits, two walks and one run. He struck out four, but left after just five innings due to a blister.
The Marlins are now 8-5 when starting Cabrera this season, including three straight wins. He is 5-0 at home and 0-4 on the road.
Marlins closer A.J. Puk pitched a scoreless ninth in his first game since May 10. He was activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday.
Royals starter Jordan Lyles, who leads the majors in losses, allowed six hits, one walk and five runs in seven-plus innings. After winning 12 games last year, Lyles is now 0-10, and the Royals are 0-13 when he starts.
Kansas City opened the scoring in the third inning thanks to a rally started by Maikel Garcia's single. Garcia advanced to second on a groundout and scored on Nick Pratto's opposite-field single to left.
Miami got on the board in the bottom of the third on Sanchez's three-run shot. Garrett Hampson walked and Arraez singled before Sanchez's two-out homer on an 0-1 changeup.
The Marlins scored three more times in the eighth after singles from Hampson and Arraez. Bryan De La Cruz greeted reliever Jose Cuas with a two-run double. Sanchez's RBI single to center closed Miami's scoring.
With the win, the Marlins improved to 13-2 against American League opponents this year.
--Field Level MediaGet a daily dose of Herald Globe news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Herald Globe.
More InformationKHAN YOUNIS, Gaza - Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in a large explosion in southern Gaza's Khan Younis area on Tuesday night,...
DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's top clerics are quietly accelerating succession plans for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was threatened...
BEIJING, China: Extreme weather is once again testing China's resilience, as intensifying monsoon rains trigger floods across major...
LONDON/PARIS: British and French authorities have warned people to stay safe as an early summer heat wave brings unusually high temperatures...
ANKARA, Turkey: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) announced it would form a new...
WASHINGTON DC, - U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Iran. He made the claim on...
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Legendary batting icon Sachin Tendulkar opened up about the impact the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian...
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Madan Lal looked back fondly on India's landmark title...
Mumbai (Maharashtra), June 25 (ANI): After waiting in the wings for his opportunity, Bhupinder Singh eventually made his way into the...
(250625) -- PHILADELPHIA, June 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players of Chelsea celebrate after winning the Group D football match between England's...
New Delhi [India] June 25 (ANI): The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 cricket league, has announced...
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): India marked one of the greatest days in cricket history as they lifted the ICC ODI World Cup for...