The Miami Marlins have secured a National League Wild-Card spot with a 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. The victory was thanks in large part to a three-run home run from Jazz Chisholm in the top of the seventh inning.
The Marlins had trailed 3-2 heading into the seventh, but Chisholm’s blast gave them the lead for good. It was his first career home run and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Marlins.
The win was the Marlins’ second in a row and their fourth in five games. They now have a record of 31-29, which is good enough for the eighth and final NL Wild-Card spot.
The Marlins have been on a roll lately, winning eight of their last 10 games. They have also been getting contributions from all over the roster. In Wednesday’s game, seven different players had at least one hit and six different players drove in at least one run.
The Marlins will now face the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild-Card round. It will be a tough matchup, but the Marlins are confident they can pull off the upset. They have already beaten the Cubs twice this season and they are playing their best baseball of the year right now.
The Marlins are an exciting team to watch and they have been rewarded for their hard work with a spot in the playoffs. They will look to continue their hot streak and make a deep run in the postseason.
