Lopez's home run, Alcantara's eight strikeouts lead Marlins over Athletics
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Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Otto Lopez hit a home run and added three hits, while Sandy Alcantara struck out eight batters over eight innings. The Miami Marlins defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on July 5, marking their eighth win in 11 games. The Marlins scored three runs in the third inning, beginning with Joe Mack's 449-foot homer. Lopez contributed a two-run shot and a double, helping the team to a commanding lead. The series will conclude on July 6, with Eury Pérez starting for Miami against Gage Jump of Oakland.
- •Marlins win 7-2 against Athletics on July 5.
- •Otto Lopez has MLB-leading average at.341.
- •Sandy Alcantara improves to 10-4 with eight strikeouts.
- •Joe Mack and Kyle Stowers also homered for Miami.
- •Next game scheduled for July 6 to conclude the series.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Lopez homers, Alcantara leads Marlins past Athletics
"Otto Lopez padded his MLB-leading average with three hits while Sandy Alcantara fanned eight over eight dominant innings, lifting Miami to their eighth victory in eleven games.
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