Esteury Ruiz leads Marlins past D-backs with 11th-inning double
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Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Esteury Ruiz hit a three-run double in the 11th inning, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Phoenix. With this win, the Marlins dealt a significant blow to the Diamondbacks' playoff aspirations, keeping Arizona 2.5 games back in the National League wild-card race. Arizona's Ketel Marte contributed an RBI double in the 11th, but it was not enough to overcome the late Marlins rally. The Diamondbacks had opportunities throughout the game, leaving 15 runners on base. The teams will face off again Wednesday with Merrill Kelly starting for Arizona against Ryan Gusto for Miami.
- •Esteury Ruiz's double scores three runs in the 11th inning.
- •Marlins improve to 4-2 win over the D-backs.
- •D-backs left 15 runners on base during the game.
- •Ketel Marte's double narrowed the gap to 4-2.
- •Marlins and D-backs play again on Wednesday.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Ruiz Comes Through For Marlins in Extra-Inning Win
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Esteury Ruiz hits 3-run double in 11th to lift Marlins to 4-2 win, damaging D-backs' playoff hopes
"Esteury Ruiz hit a three-run double in the 11th inning to lift the Miami Marlins over the Arizona 4-2 on Tuesday night, dealing a major blow to the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes. The D-backs could have gained a game in the National League wild-card race after the San Diego Padres lost to Colorado, but instead remained 2 1/2 games back for the final playoff spot with 10 remaining. With two outs in the 11th, Ruiz ripped a sinker from reliever Taylor Clarke (2-4) deep into the left-center gap, scoring Otto Lopez, Jared Serna and Kyle Stowers.
"Esteury Ruiz’s clutch three-run double fuels a dramatic extra-inning surge in Phoenix, lifting Miami over the Diamondbacks as the Marlins embrace their role as late-season playoff spoilers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:56 AMRuiz Comes Through For Marlins in Extra-Inning Win
Esteury Ruiz’s clutch three-run double fuels a dramatic extra-inning surge in Phoenix, lifting Miami over the Diamondbacks as the Marlins embrace their role as late-season playoff spoilers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:34 AMEsteury Ruiz hits 3-run double in 11th to lift Marlins to 4-2 win, damaging D-backs' playoff hopes
Esteury Ruiz hit a three-run double in the 11th inning to lift the Miami Marlins over the Arizona 4-2 on Tuesday night, dealing a major blow to the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes. The D-backs could have gained a game in the National League wild-card race after the San Diego Padres lost to Colorado, but instead remained 2 1/2 games back for the final playoff spot with 10 remaining. With two outs in the 11th, Ruiz ripped a sinker from reliever Taylor Clarke (2-4) deep into the left-center gap, scoring Otto Lopez, Jared Serna and Kyle Stowers.
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