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Conine's Walk-Off Ends Marlins' 12-Game Skid

7/28/2026

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Summary

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Griffin Conine’s walk-off single on July 27, 2026 gave the Miami Marlins an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at loanDepot Park.
The hit ended a 12-game losing streak, the first walk-off to break such a skid after trailing by two runs entering the ninth since 2002.
Manager Clayton McCullough praised the clubhouse’s toughness but noted the win left Miami in fourth in the NL East, two games behind a wild-card spot.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox erased an 86-year championship drought by becoming the first MLB team to rally from a 3-0 ALCS deficit and sweep the New York Yankees. The July 27, 2026 walk-off single by Griffin Conine ended the Miami Marlins’ 12-game skid, echoing how single clutch hits can instantly shift a season’s trajectory.

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Story summary

Griffin Conine’s walk-off single on July 27, 2026 gave the Miami Marlins an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at loanDepot Park.
The hit ended a 12-game losing streak, the first walk-off to break such a skid after trailing by two runs entering the ninth since 2002.
Manager Clayton McCullough praised the clubhouse’s toughness but noted the win left Miami in fourth in the NL East, two games behind a wild-card spot.

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