Jesus Sanchez’s second two-run homer of the day capped a four-run ninth inning, and the Miami Marlins rallied past the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday.
After an RBI single by Miguel Rojas and fielder’s-choice groundout by Bryan De La Cruz tied the score, Sanchez hit the first pitch he saw from Kyle Finnegan (5-7) to left-center for his 12th homer of the season.
“The first thing that came to mind was (hitting coach Eric) Duncan letting me know that this pitcher throws at least 90% fastballs,” Sanchez said through an interpreter.
“That’s been the pitch I’ve been successful with so I decided I’m going to sit on this one.