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Kyle Tucker's Walk-Off Powers Dodgers Past Marlins

4/28/2026

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Summary

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Kyle Tucker hit a walk-off single on April 27, delivering a 5-4 comeback win for the Dodgers over the Miami Marlins.
After signing a four-year, $240 million deal in January and moving to cleanup while hitting .238/.325/.371, manager Dave Roberts said the win was needed because lineup change exposed Tucker to slower pitches.
Closer Edwin Díaz had elbow surgery to remove five loose bodies and plans to return after the All-Star break.

History

Historical Context

After firing Grady Little and hiring Terry Francona in the 2003-04 offseason, the Boston Red Sox added ace Curt Schilling and acquired Dave Roberts. In the 2004 ALCS they erased a 3-0 series deficit against the New York Yankees—the first MLB team ever to force a Game 7 after such a hole—ending the 86-year “Curse of the Bambino.”

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Story summary

Kyle Tucker hit a walk-off single on April 27, delivering a 5-4 comeback win for the Dodgers over the Miami Marlins.
After signing a four-year, $240 million deal in January and moving to cleanup while hitting .238/.325/.371, manager Dave Roberts said the win was needed because lineup change exposed Tucker to slower pitches.
Closer Edwin Díaz had elbow surgery to remove five loose bodies and plans to return after the All-Star break.

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