Kurtz triples, scores and Ferguson retires 3 straight in the 9th to lift A's over Marlins 3-2

Kurtz triples, scores and Ferguson retires 3 straight in the 9th to lift A’s over Marlins 3-2

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Oakland Athletics’ Nick Kurtz, left, beats the throw to Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby, right, for a triple during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom runs after hitting a RBI single to score Nick Kurtz during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics’ Nick Kurtz (16) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a single hit by Tyler Soderstrom during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics’ Nick Kurtz runs after hitting a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics’ Lawrence Butler runs after hitting a single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics catcher Jhonny Pereda (64) and pitcher Tyler Ferguson (44) shake hands after defeating the Miami Marlins in a baseball game, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Miami Marlins’ Kyle Stowers runs home to score on a double hit by Dane Myers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Miami Marlins’ Dane Myers reacts after hitting a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics catcher Jhonny Pereda, left talks with pitcher JP Sears, right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards reacts after hitting a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics’ Jacob Wilson (5) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a double hit by Gio Urshela during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears follows through on a delivery during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Nick Kurtz tripled with one out in the ninth inning and scored on a pinch hit by Tyler Soderstrom to lift the Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.

Kurtz sent an 0-1 pitch from Anthony Bender (1-1) down the left-field line and Soderstrom singled up the middle two pitches later to give the Athletics the three-game series and improve to an AL-best 13-7 on the road.

The Athletics (19-16) grabbed the lead in the second when Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson led off with singles against Marlins starter Edward Cabrera. Both scored on a two-out double by Gio Urshela. Dane Myers threw Urshela out at home on a single by Jhonny Pereda to end the inning.

Miami tied it in the fourth with a two-out, bases-empty rally off Athletics starter JP Sears. Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers had base hits and Myers drove in both with a double.

Sears allowed two runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings. Mitch Spence (1-0) got five outs for the win and Tyler Ferguson retired three straight for his first save.

Cabrera gave up two runs on seven hits in 5 2/3.

Key moment

Kurtz notched his first extra-base hit in his 11th game since being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas. Soderstrom moved from first base to the outfield to get the 6-foot-5 Kurtz in the lineup.

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Key stat

Athletics closer Mason Miller was unavailable after throwing 28 pitches Saturday and blowing the save on a walk-off grand slam by Stowers.

Up next

Athletics: RHP Luis Severino (1-3, 3.30) starts Monday in the first of three against Seattle to begin a six-game homestand. The Mariners will start RHP Bryce Miller (2-3, 3.52).

Marlins: RHP Sandy Alcantara (2-3, 8.31) starts Monday’s opener of a three-game series against the Dodgers, who have not named a starter.

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