Josh Bell hit a three-run home run to end a five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading the Miami Marlins to a 7-3 comeback win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.
“It feels good,” Bell said, who hit a home run for the fourth game in a row. “For the most part, I feel I’m on time. I feel like I can take advantage of mistakes and not chase pitches outside the strike zone as much. Hopefully, I can keep up these feelings and make sure I don’t lose them.”
Pinch-hitter Emmanuel Rivera began the seventh inning with a triple. Vidal Bruján walked, and Nick Fortes got on base with a bunt single that pitcher Jared Koenig couldn’t handle, allowing Rivera to score and tie the game at 3.
Xavier Reynolds moved the runners with a sacrifice bunt, causing Koenig (8-2), who had not allowed a run in his seven previous games, to leave the game.
Bryan De La Cruz then hit a single to drive in a run. Bell then hit the first pitch for his 14th home run.
Brian Hoeing (1-2) pitched three scoreless innings in relief to get the win.
This win came after the Marlins traded Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Yankees for three minor league players.
“Part about being a pro is turning the page quick,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “That’s not easy to do when one of your friends and teammates gets traded.
It’s happened a couple of times already this year. But I’m proud of how they played and their effort. Just a really good game despite losing their leadoff hitter and starting center fielder.”
Consecutive losses to Miami have given the NL Central-leading Brewers their third straight home series loss after winning nine series in a row.
