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Marlins end Dodgers winning streak, launch five home runs
Miami Marlins designated hitter Jorge Soler Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Marlins end Dodgers winning streak, launch five home runs

In a close battle for a National League wild-card spot, the Miami Marlins faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. As the hottest team in baseball on an 11-game winning streak, the Dodgers looked to continue their winning ways as they pushed for the best record in the National League. 

With outfielder Jorge Soler leading off, he launched the second pitch of the game from Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin 400 feet to give the Marlins an early 1-0 lead.

After Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara allowed a leadoff home run to Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts in the bottom of the first inning, Soler would start the third inning off the same way to give the Marlins a 2-1 lead.

With runners on first in second in the third inning, Marlins third baseman Jake Burger would bust the game open with a three-run home run off of Gonsolin extending their lead to 5-1. 

Catcher Jacob Stallings got in on the fun in the third inning belting a two-run home run off of Gonsolin, his second home run of the 2023 season pushing the Marlins lead to 7-1.

The fourth inning would prove to be much of the same with centerfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. crushing home run No. 12, a three-run shot that gave the Marlins a commanding 10-1 lead and would knock Gonsolin out of the game.

The Dodgers would only manage three runs against Alcantara and the Marlins bullpen, while Miami's offense took care of business defeating Los Angeles, 11-3. 

With a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday against the Dodgers, the Marlins have a chance to make a statement this weekend in L.A.

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