Kyle Tucker hits grand slam to lead Dodgers past Marlins
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday night at loanDepot park, extending their winning streak to eight games. Kyle Tucker drove in five runs, highlighted by a seventh-inning grand slam off reliever Cade Gibson. Dodgers starter Blake Snell earned the win, allowing one run and eight strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. Max Muncy contributed three hits and a walk for the NL West-leading Dodgers. The game featured the MLB debut of Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula, who finished 1-for-3. The Dodgers, who currently hold a 90-57 record, have a magic number of four to clinch their division. The two teams are scheduled to continue their series on Saturday with Tyler Glasnow slated to face Tyler Phillips.
- •Kyle Tucker hit his sixth career grand slam in the seventh inning.
- •Blake Snell allowed one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings to improve to 4-1.
- •The Dodgers victory extends their winning streak to eight games.
- •Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula recorded his first major-league hit in his debut.
- •Tyler Glasnow and Tyler Phillips are scheduled to start Saturday's series game.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker’s grand slam powers Dodgers to 8 straight wins
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker, Blake Snell Power Dodgers to Eighth Straight Win
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker's grand slam helps Dodgers beat Marlins 6-2 for 8th straight win
"Kyle Tucker hit his sixth career grand slam and fell a double shy of the cycle as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday night to stretch their season-best winning streak to eight games. Tucker connected on a 1-1 sweeper from reliever Cade Gibson for a 6-1 lead in the seventh. Max Muncy had three hits and a walk and Will Smith added a run-scoring single for the NL West-leading Dodgers.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on the back of an electric night from Kyle Tucker and Blake Snell.
"Tucker collected 3 hits and drove in 5 runs
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:23 AMKyle Tucker’s grand slam powers Dodgers to 8 straight wins
Tucker collected 3 hits and drove in 5 runs
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:12 AMKyle Tucker, Blake Snell Power Dodgers to Eighth Straight Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on the back of an electric night from Kyle Tucker and Blake Snell.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:10 AMKyle Tucker's grand slam helps Dodgers beat Marlins 6-2 for 8th straight win
Kyle Tucker hit his sixth career grand slam and fell a double shy of the cycle as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday night to stretch their season-best winning streak to eight games. Tucker connected on a 1-1 sweeper from reliever Cade Gibson for a 6-1 lead in the seventh. Max Muncy had three hits and a walk and Will Smith added a run-scoring single for the NL West-leading Dodgers.
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