Sanoja's first career walk-off hit seals 3-2 win

His eighth-inning single erased a late deficit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 221 min read

Javier Sanoja on his first career walk-off hit 🎙️ https://t.co/b7hu1JGV68 Via @Marlins on X

What happened: Javier Sanoja singled home the winning run in the ninth inning after tying the game in the eighth. The victory lifted the club above .500 at 65-64.

Why it matters: Sanoja drove in both late runs, turning a 2-1 deficit into a one-run victory. The comeback added another win during the final stretch of the regular season.

By the numbers: Sanoja went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one walk. The win improved the club's record to 65-64.

What to watch: Sanoja's place in the next lineup will be the immediate roster watch.

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@Marlins 2026-08-22T02:38:48.184263+00:00

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