PHOENIX – The Arizona D-Backs were defeated on Sunday by the Marlins by a score of 6-4 at Chase Field. The bullpen came unglued and pitching problems persisted, as the Snakes were swept by Miami.
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Jun 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) leaves the game against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Miami jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after an error by Eugenio Suárez when his throw to first base was off target. The D-Backs punched right back in the second and third innings though, when Jake McCarthy got it started. McCarthy hit a deep fly ball off of the center field wall that scored Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to tie it up in the bottom of the second inning.
Jake McCarthy hits a triple off of the wall in deep center to score Lourdes Gurriel Jr!
The @Dbacks tie it up against the @Marlins 1-1 in the bottom of the second inning!#Dbacks #MarlinsBeisbol #MLB pic.twitter.com/AcaaeyzkMD
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Ketel Marte wanted in on the action as he hit a solo shot home run to give Arizona a 2-1 lead. Marte has been on fire as of late in his campaign to be the starting second baseman for the National League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Ketel Marte does it again! Marte hits a solo home run to put Arizona back on top!
The @Dbacks now lead the @Marlins by a score of 2-1 heading into the fourth inning!#Dbacks #MarlinsBeisbol #MLB pic.twitter.com/4mwYqJBBtq
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Jun 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) slaps hands with Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach/infield coach Shaun Larkin (88) after hitting a solo home run in the third inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Eduardo Rodriguez was locked in on Sunday, as he pitched 5.1 innings while only allowing four hits and one earned run on Sunday. It was E-Rod’s second strong outing in a row, and a welcome sight for the D-Backs after what has been a lackluster start to the 2025 season for Rodriguez.
Jun 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) pitches against Miami during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
D-Backs bullpen falters again:
Arizona’s bullpen was sturdy on Sunday until the top of the eighth inning. Ryan Thompson and Kyle Backhus didn’t allow a hit, although Jalen Beeks entered and walked three hitters and gave up a single to Otto Lopez that scored two and gave Miami a 3-2 lead. Beeks then allowed a bases clearing double to Otto Lopez to give Miami a 6-2 lead. The Marlins were able to put up five runs while having two outs in the top of the eighth inning.
Jalen Beeks walks bases loaded, and gives up a couple of hits as Miami gets five runs with two outs in the top of the eighth inning.
Beeks exits to loud boos from the Arizona Diamondbacks fans.
The @Dbacks now trail the @Marlins 6-2.#Dbacks #MarlinsBeisbol #MLB
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Arizona made a late comeback effort and were able to get a couple runs in after a past ball and a Eugenio Suárez single brought in two runs for the D-Backs to bring it to a 6-4 game in the bottom of the eighth inning.
A past ball, and an Eugenio Suárez single scores two runs for Arizona!
The @Dbacks now trail the @Marlins by a score of 6-4!
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Arizona couldn’t complete the comeback and eventually dropped Sunday’s matchup by a score of 6-4 and will look to get back on track in a four-game home series against the San Francisco Giants.
Diamondbacks aim to avoid sweep to Marlins after Saturday’s collapse
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
