Rollins Helps Phillies Beat Marlins 6-5
Jimmy Rollins homered for the second game in a row to put the Phillies ahead to stay, and four pitchers combined on a six-hitter to help Philadelphia beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 Tuesday.
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Jimmy Rollins homered for the second game in a row to put the Phillies ahead to stay, and four pitchers combined on a six-hitter to help Philadelphia beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 Tuesday.
Jose Fernandez walked into the Miami Marlins' clubhouse four hours before game time and extended his left arm to shake hands with teammates.
Anthony DeSclafani isn't expected to perform to the level of Jose Fernandez just because he's taking the phenom's spot in the rotation for the time being. The newest Miami Marlins starter simply is trying to soak in the moment of playing in the big leagues.
Suspended infielder Miguel Tejada has signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.
Slugger Giancarlo Stanton hasn't changed his opinion about spacious Marlins Park. He still considers it a pitcher's park and dislikes the dimensions.
The Miami Marlins are heading home from their longest trip of the year. While it was a tough one out West there were some of positives.
Pablo Sandoval homered for the first time in more than a month, Ryan Vogelsong won for just the second time in nine starts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Sunday to salvage a split of their four-game series.
As the Miami Marlins look to continue their road success in San Francisco, Jacob Turner will try again to record his first career victory away from home.
Pat Shine joined the Miami Marlins to be their go-to guy for evaluating and monitoring replay scenarios. On Saturday night, Shine left AT&T Park with a souvenir game ball for his heads-up performance behind the scenes in a 5-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
The offense has made up for poor starting pitching during some of the San Francisco Giants' recent surge and did just enough to get back in the game Friday night.
The San Francisco Giants are unbeaten at home when Tim Hudson takes the mound, and an injury will prevent that from changing.
Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond likes what instant replay has done for baseball so far. He would just like to see it expanded a bit more.
Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez will have Tommy John surgery Friday, ending the season for the reigning NL Rookie of the Year.
Though the San Francisco Giants have played well at home during their current run of success, they've struggled there against the Miami Marlins of late.
Marlins rout Dodgers 13-3 with 3 HRs.
