The shift began quietly before turning into a surge.

Down 7-0 in the sixth on July 9, 2009, the Marlins chipped away before unleashing a stunning 10-run explosion in the eighth to shock the Diamondbacks. Fourteen batters came to the plate in an inning so wild that three consecutive pinch hitters each batted twice. By the time it ended, a routine loss had become an improbably and team record-setting win.

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  • A rally that rewrote two franchise records

  • Runs scored while a player stepped away briefly

  • A borrowed bat sparks unexpected heroics

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