The Miami Marlins on Tuesday were one swing away from setting up chaos. The bases were loaded in the eighth inning with two outs, trailing the Atlanta Braves by a run. A comeback Miami win — coupled with the New York Mets’ impending doubleheader sweep of the Washington Nationals — would have left the National League East title up for grabs heading into the final day of the regular season.
It didn’t happen.
Nick Fortes, pinch-hitting for Jesus Sanchez, barely hit the first pitch he saw from Raisel Iglesias foul before popping out to Dansby Swanson to end the threat.