Marlins Go For Series Sweep, 7th Straight Win
Wednesday's series finale between the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals will feature a display of perseverance on the pitching mound.
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Wednesday's series finale between the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals will feature a display of perseverance on the pitching mound.
A year after bolstering their rotation at the trade deadline, it looks as if the Boston Red Sox are exploring the market again.
Henderson Alvarez outdueled Stephen Strasburg and the surging Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-0 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
If Stephen Strasburg is to avoid losing a third straight start, he likely can't afford another rough outing in Miami.
Jeff Baker hit a two-out RBI single to cap a four-run rally in the ninth inning by the Miami Marlins, who extended their winning streak to five games by beating the Washington Nationals 7-6.
The Miami Marlins have been playing some great baseball over the past couple weeks and are clawing their way back into the postseason discussion.
Frank Thomas choked back tears, Joe Torre apologized for leaving people out of his speech and Tony La Russa said he felt uneasy.
As the trade deadline approaches, the Miami Marlins have utilized strong pitching and timely hitting to put together a streak of wins that has brought the team back into contention for the postseason.
Manager Mike Redmond is confident in the Miami Marlins' young starters, and another meeting with the Houston Astros may reinforce his convictions.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run double, and Jordany Valdespin added a two-run home run to power the Miami Marlins to a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
The Miami Marlins have found ways to win over the last week, but a little more offense against a struggling Houston Astros pitching staff could make things easier.
Brad Hand pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jeff Mathis hit a two-run double for the Miami Marlins in their 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Houston manager Bo Porter hasn't shown much concern over Dallas Keuchel's recent struggles. Another rough outing may have Porter rethinking his stance.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia knows most teams don't get many chances to beat Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel.
Aaron Harang hasn't lost in his last five starts, and having a productive Freddie Freeman in the Atlanta Braves' lineup could go a long way in helping him pick up another victory.
