Kyle Stowers Seals the Deal with a Walk Off Grand Slam against the Athletics

In a game that flirted with frustration, Kyle Stowers brought the fireworks. On Saturday, May 3, the Miami Marlins secured a thrilling 9–6 victory over the Oakland Athletics at loanDepot Park, highlighted by Stowers’ dramatic walk-off grand slam. In doing so, Miami snapped its season-long six-game losing streak while debuting their new “Retrowave” jerseys.

"We're not going to take these things off," Clayton McCullough said before his post-game interview. (MLB.com).

Stowers was the standout performer, launching two home runs in the game—his second multi-homer performance in just four days (the first came against the Dodgers on April 30). His first was a two-run shot in the third inning that tied the game at two. With the Marlins trailing 6–5 in the bottom of the ninth and down to their final out, Stowers delivered a game-ending grand slam off one of the best relievers in baseball, Mason Miller (10-for-10 on save opportunities this season).

Ever since coming over to the Miami Marlins during last year’s trade deadline, Kyle Stowers has been searching for consistency with his new ball club. Flash forward to 2025, and Stowers looks like one of the best corner outfielders in the entire league, showcasing great defense and a clutch gene that most players search for their entire MLB careers.

The walk-off blast sent the home crowd into a frenzy

Stowers rounded the bases with the confidence of a player who’s not just found his swing—but found his moment, his team, and perhaps even his place in the league.

“Surreal. Blackout,” Stowers said of the clutch two out hit. “Family was here today: wife and her parents, and some other friends. Always cool to do it in front of people that love and care about me, regardless of whether I'm doing that or not. … I don't like to say the words, like ‘We needed it,’ but it was a good time for a win. Cool to be in the middle of it. That's why you play the game is for moments like that. Just to have the opportunity is special. Very grateful to God for that.” (MLB.com/Christina De Nicola).

Stowers has now improved his batting average to .324 (tied for 9th in MLB) through 30 games played this season. He has also cranked six home runs and recorded 25 RBIs (tied for 34th in MLB), while skyrocketing his on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) to .944 (24th in MLB).

On a night filled with new jerseys, fresh energy, and a desperate need for hope, Kyle Stowers gave Marlins fans something even better: a reason to stand and cheer again.