Cal Quantrill’s Immaculate Inning Sparks Marlins Victory Against Rays
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Miami Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill made baseball history Sunday afternoon, delivering the 116th immaculate inning in MLB history during a decisive 5-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander's flawless fourth inning - needing just nine pitches to strike out three consecutive batters - marked both the first immaculate inning of the 2025 Season and only the second in Marlins franchise history.
Breaking Down the Immaculate Inning
An immaculate inning occurs when a pitcher strikes out three batters on nine consecutive pitches. While perfect games (27 straight outs) happen about once every five seasons, immaculate innings are twice as rare. Quantrill achieved this feat against Rays hitters Jonathan Aranda, Christopher Morel, and Kameron Misner using a combination of 96mph fastballs and precision cutters.
Turning Point for Struggling Pitcher
The dominant performance came at a crucial time for Quantrill, who had been struggling with a 7.00 ERA through his first eight starts. His five-inning, one-run outing against Tampa Bay lowered his season ERA to 6.37 and demonstrated the potential that made him Miami's offseason acquisition target.
Team Impact and Historical Significance
This victory snapped both Miami's five-game losing streak and Tampa Bay's recent dominance in the Sunshine State rivalry. The Marlins hadn't won a series against the Rays since 2018. Quantrill also became just the second Canadian-born pitcher to achieve an immaculate inning, joining 2008 standout Rich Harden.
Key Contributors
While Quantrill's pitching stole headlines, the Marlins saw offensive support from Otto Lopez (3-run HR) and Liam Hicks (solo HR). The bullpen maintained recent improvements with four scoreless innings, continuing their May trend of a 3.36 ERA.
Looking Forward
As the Marlins prepare to host the Chicago Cubs, Quantrill's breakthrough performance offers hope for a pitching staff that ranks near the bottom of MLB in ERA. The team will look to build on this momentum during their upcoming homestand.
