Stanton Homers Twice, Marlins Beat Cubs 13-3
It was a w in for the Florida Marlins as Mike Stanton hit two home runs, Javier Vazquez struck out 10 and the Marlins routed the Chicago Cubs 13-3 Saturday.
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It was a w in for the Florida Marlins as Mike Stanton hit two home runs, Javier Vazquez struck out 10 and the Marlins routed the Chicago Cubs 13-3 Saturday.
The Florida Marlins knocked out Carlos Marmol again and were threatening to steal another win from the Chicago Cubs. This time, the rally came up short, and their season-high six-game losing streak came to an end.
Pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs delivered a two-run double against closer Carlos Marmol, and the Florida Marlins scored six times in the ninth inning to rally for a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night that extended their season-high winning streak to six games.
As the All-Star Break comes to an end Thursday, the Florida Marlins will look to keep their five-game winning streak alive. But, shortstop Hanley Ramirez is also looking to join a very exclusive club of Marlins players.
Sun Life Stadium will no longer have a nose-bleed section. At least when it comes to Marlins games.
Don't look now, but the Florida Marlins are rebounding from one of the worst months in the history of baseball to a 7-3 record in the month of July as the team hits the All-Star break.
Once again the Florida Marlins used home turf advantage to take the Houston Astros at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Florida Marlins manager Jack McKeon stayed with Ricky Nolasco and the right-hander rewarded him on Saturday for the vote of confidence.
As the Marlins continue to sit at the bottom of the NL East standings, the team got a big shot in the arm last night from Mike Stanton's walk-off home run in the tenth inning against the division leading Philadelphia Phillies.
Mike Stanton hit a solo homer with one out in the 10th inning Wednesday night, and the Florida Marlins overcame an early four-run deficit to avert a series sweep by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.
The Florida Marlins pitching rotation has taken its fair share of hits this season, most notably when Josh Johnson went down with an injury. So, the Marlins may look to the bullpen to find another starting pitcher.
The old adage of one man's trash being another man's treasure applies perfectly to the Florida Marlins' latest move. Tuesday night, the Marlins acquired 38-year-old Mike Cameron from the Boston Red Sox.
An intentional walk to Ryan Howard with a runner at first backfired when the next four hitters singled, and the Philadelphia Phillies went on to drub the Florida Marlins 14-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox have traded outfielder Mike Cameron to the Florida Marlins, less than a week after cutting the three-time Gold Glove winner.
Ever since Marlins ace Josh Johnson went down with what was termed as "shoulder inflammation," the team went into a free-fall of epic proportions. While Johnson was initially on the 15-day disabled list, it's looking more like he may not return until August, if at all this season.
