Esteury Ruiz’s clutch three-run double fuels a dramatic extra-inning surge in Phoenix, lifting Miami over the Diamondbacks as the Marlins embrace their role as late-season playoff spoilers.

The Miami Marlins won on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to the heroics of Esteury Ruiz and great pitching by Eury Perez. Is Ruiz the most underrated player in this year's roster?

Who is stealing bases, who isn't, why, and how?

Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night. Pérez (6-9) struck out three straight Pirates to start the game and surrendered only three singles — two in the third and one in his final inning. Michael Petersen struck out two in the eighth and Pete Fairbanks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 opportunities.

The Marlins left fielder is figuring things out as of late.

Manager Clayton McCullough is turning the speedster loose after a torrid stretch, giving the stolen-base threat a chance to prove his bat belongs in the everyday lineup.

This Miami Marlins trade acquisition got off to a slow start, but he's giving the team some quality at-bats of late.

The speedy Ruiz led the American League with 67 stolen bases for the Athletics in 2023.

The Marlins and Dodgers agreed to an overlooked trade. However, could the deal prove to be a steal for Miami?