Spring Training Recap: Marlins Rally, Yankees Dominate, Rays Hold Off Braves
Spring training is heating up, and Monday’s action didn’t disappoint. From walk-off fireworks in Jupiter to Yankees’ power show in Tampa, here’s a breakdown of the biggest moments from the day’s matchups.
Marlins 9, Nationals 9 (Tie) – Miami’s Late Rally Steals the Show
Michael Snyder launched a solo home run to deep left with one out in the bottom of the ninth, completing an incredible six-run comeback as the Miami Marlins tied the Washington Nationals in a high-scoring 9-9 spring training thriller in Jupiter, Fla.
Biggest Moments:
- Stone Garrett crushed a pinch-hit grand slam in the fourth inning to give Washington a 7-1 lead.
- Jesus Sánchez homered for Miami in the bottom half, setting up the comeback.
- The Marlins scored four in the fifth, taking advantage of a throwing error, a sac fly, a single by Dane Meyers, and a wild pitch.
- Mitchell Parker (Washington): 4 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 K (allowed HRs to Matt Mervis and Sánchez).
- Sandy Alcantara (Miami): 2 2/3 IP, 2 unearned runs, 4 H, 3 K.
Washington’s Keibert Ruiz also went deep, homering off Miami reliever William Kempner.
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Yankees 10, Tigers 2 – Bronx Bombers Flex Power Early
Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, and Trent Grisham each hit solo home runs in the first inning, setting the tone as the New York Yankees crushed the Detroit Tigers 10-2 in Tampa, Fla.
Biggest Moments:
- Five total Yankees homers, including late shots from Jacob Morales and Alexander Vargas.
- Gleyber Torres drove in Detroit’s only runs with a two-run double against his former team.
- Will Warren (Yankees): 3 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K (improves to 3-0 in spring).
- Kenta Maeda (Tigers): 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 5 K (allowed three first-inning homers).
Rays 4, Braves 3 – Tampa Holds Off Late Atlanta Rally
Brandon Lowe’s two-run blast helped the Tampa Bay Rays edge the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in North Port, Fla.
Biggest Moments:
- Lowe’s HR set the tone, and the Rays added two more runs in the fourth via Carson Williams and José Caballero.
- Chris Sale (Braves): 3 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K (allowed all of Tampa’s runs).
- Joe Boyle (Rays): 3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K (picks up the win).
- Matt Olson (Braves): 1 RBI, but Atlanta’s offense couldn’t complete the comeback.
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Blue Jays 8, Astros 3 – Toronto Overcomes Early Deficit
The Toronto Blue Jays erased a 3-0 deficit and stormed back to beat the Houston Astros 8-3 in Dunedin, Fla.
Biggest Moments:
- Bo Bichette (solo HR) and Addison Barger (two-run HR) led Toronto’s offense.
- Ernie Clement’s two-run double in the sixth put the Jays in front for good.
- Nick Sandlin (Jays): 1 IP, 2 K (credited with the win).
- Jake Bloss (Jays): 3-inning save, 5 K.
- Jake Meyers (Astros): Solo HR, all of Houston’s runs came in the third inning.
- Nick Hernandez (Astros): 0-1, 1 IP, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 H (took the loss).
Phillies 4, Twins 1 – Philly Jumps Out Early, Holds On
The Philadelphia Phillies scored all four runs in the second inning and held off the Minnesota Twins 4-1 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Biggest Moments:
- Kody Clemens had a triple and two hits, leading Philly’s offense.
- Cal Stevenson and Bryson Stott added key RBI singles in the second.
- Seth Johnson (Phillies): 2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB (earned the win).
- Pablo López (Twins): 0-3, 3 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 2 K (tough start).
- Anthony Prato (Twins): Broke up Philly’s shutout bid with a sacrifice fly in the ninth.
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Final Thoughts: Spring Training Momentum Shifts
Marlins’ comeback effort was a sign of resilience—even if it ended in a tie.
Yankees’ power surge showed why their lineup is among the most dangerous in MLB.
The Rays, Blue Jays, and Phillies took care of business, finding ways to win close games.
Spring training is winding down, and teams are fine-tuning their rosters for Opening Day. Which teams will carry this momentum into the regular season? Stay tuned as exhibition games continue!
