Chisholm's tiebreaking 2-run double in 7th leads Marlins to 6-3 win over Orioles

MIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double and the Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Xavier Edwards reached on a leadoff single against reliever Jacob Webb (1-5) in the seventh, and Cionel Pérez walked Nick Gordon. Ali Sánchez’s sacrifice bunt advanced both runners before Chisholm hit a high bouncer over third baseman Ramon Urías for a 5-3 lead.

Bryan De La Cruz capped the three-run inning with an RBI single.

Josh Bell homered and Edwards had three hits and a walk for the NL-worst Marlins (37-65), who have won four of six since the All-Star break — including the first two in a three-game series against the AL East-leading Orioles (60-41).

“We had phenomenal at-bats tonight,” Edwards said. “We didn’t give any at-bats away and put a lot of balls in play. It’s a lot of fun coming to the yard with this group. We’re playing good ball right now.”

Edwards has eight multi-hit games and is batting .381 since getting called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on July 2.

“I just try to keep it as simple as I can,” Edwards said. “I try to treat every at-bat as its own. Take the positive from each at-bat and swing at good pitches.”

Andrew Nardi (2-1) pitched a perfect seventh for the win and Calvin Faucher got three outs in the eighth. Tanner Scott closed for his 18th save.

“That’s one of the better teams we’ve faced all year,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “And for us to not only play with them the last two games, but end up winning two games, says a lot about that group. They’re trending the right way, playing the game the right way.”

Colton Cowser’s three-run double off Marlins reliever Huascar Brazoban in the sixth tied it 3-all. Brazoban entered with the bases loaded after starter Edward Cabrera allowed singles to Anthony Santander and Ryan O’Hearn and then walked Heston Kjerstad.

“We had three pretty good at-bats in front of it. Three good at-bats in a row, we haven’t had that in a few games,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “We need more of that.”

Cabrera gave up three runs and three hits in 5 1/3 innings. The right-hander walked four and struck out six.

Baltimore starter Chayce McDermott made his major league debut and threw three scoreless innings until Miami broke through with three runs in the fourth for a 3-0 lead.

Bell put the Marlins on the board with a solo shot. He drove McDermott’s slider to right-center for his 11th homer. Edwards added an RBI single and Gordon hit a sacrifice fly.

Promoted from Triple-A Norfolk earlier in the day, McDermott allowed three runs and five hits over four innings. The 25-year-old walked two and struck out three.

“A little bit nervous but at the same time, kind of overjoyed,” McDermott said. “It’s cool — not just for me, but my family, too.”

The Orioles optioned right-hander Bryan Baker to Norfolk and designated right-hander Jonathan Heasley for assignment.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Orioles: The MRI on INF Jorge Mateo revealed a left elbow transient dislocation, Hyde said. Mateo collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson as they dove to catch a grounder in Tuesday’s game.

Marlins: RHP Sandy Alcántara threw approximately 20 pitches in his first bullpen since undergoing elbow surgery last October. The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner is targeting a return at the start of next season.

UP NEXT

Orioles RHP Corbin Burnes (10-4, 2.38 ERA) will start the series finale Thursday against RHP Roddery Muñoz (1-5, 5.14).

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Miami Marlins' Edward Cabrera delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Baltimore Orioles' Chayce McDermott delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Baltimore Orioles' Heston Kjerstad reacts after striking out swinging during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Marlins' Ali Sánchez (47) congratulates Otto Lopez after Lopez scored on a sacrifice fly by Nick Gordon during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Marlins' Jesús Sánchez heads for home to score on a single by Xavier Edwards during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Marlins' Jake Burger, right, congratulates Xavier Edwards (63) after Edwards and Nick Gordon scored on a double by Jazz Chisholm Jr., during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé renewed his quest to win a European title by scoring for Real Madrid in his first Champions League match with the club.

Mbappé found the open net after a cross by Rodrygo just seconds into the second half of Madrid's 3-1 win over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

“It was a great night,” Mbappé said. “It was a tough match, as they always are in the Champions League, but it was important to start with the win at home.”

Mbappé celebrated with a gesture in which he appeared to blow candles and sending a kiss. Spanish media said it was to honor his mother's 50th birthday.

The goal gave defending champion Madrid a 1-0 lead before Stuttgart equalized with Deniz Undav in the 68th. Antonio Rüdiger put Madrid back in front in the 83rd and substitute Endrick closed the scoring deep into stoppage time to seal the victory for the defending champions.

It was Mbappé's 49th Champions League goal, putting him in the top 10 of top scorers all time in the competition.

He has scored in three consecutive matches and has five goals in seven games with Madrid so far in all competitions.

“I can do more,” Mbappé said. “I'm feeling better match after match.”

Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was named the man of the match as he was key to keep Stuttgart from capitalizing on its many scoring opportunities.

Mbappé had been mostly quiet until scoring, with one of his clearest chances coming in the 25th minute after he entered the area and had his low shot was saved. He was free inside the area a couple of minutes later, but Federico Valverde’s low cross to the France star was intercepted by a defender.

Madrid struggled to created many significant scoring opportunities early on at the Bernabeu. It was Stuttgart that threatened the most, including with a couple on one-on-one situations and an attempt that hit the crossbar.

Vinícius Júnior also hit the crossbar for Madrid.

Mbappé won the 2018 World Cup with France but failed to win the Champions League in the seven seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, which was also on a quest for its first title in Europe’s top club competition.

The playmaker left PSG as a free agent at the end of last season to join Madrid following a decade-long pursuit by the Spanish powerhouse — a move could boost his chances of lifting the European trophy with the team that has won the Champions League six times in the last 11 years.

Mbappé reached the semifinals of the club competition in 2017 with Monaco, and was a beaten finalist in 2020 with PSG. He was also in the semifinals with PSG in 2021 and last season.

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Real Madrid and VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Real Madrid won 3-1. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Real Madrid and VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Real Madrid and VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, right, celebrates with teammate Antonio Rudiger after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Real Madrid and VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Real Madrid and VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in Madrid, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)