Getting ready to watch a little playoff high school baseball # 2 to 1 highland christian is leading westminster. # Nick baker had some good swings but fall tipped the pitch into the catcher's glove # Sac fly for westminster ties it up 2 to 2 # Bases loaded with 2 outs. Relief being rolled out. # Relief pitcher in was diagnosed with torn ligament in elbow. Coming in to pitch # Peter graffeo … [Read more...]
Marlins Get Swept by Brewers; Fall Below .500
May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Marlins fell 5-3 to the Brewers in this afternoon's final matchup for the series in Milwaukee. It was a beautiful, sun-filled day but it wasn't a favorable one for the Marlins. Same story - the starting pitching couldn't get beyond the 5th inning and the bullpen had to come in and hold things down. The offense just wasn't there and the Brewers seemed to have an answer for everything the … [Read more...]
Marlins Call Up Koronka to Open 3-Game Series with Brewers
May 12, 2009 By 2 Comments
The Marlins announced Sunday that left-handed pitcher John Koronka would be called up to face lefty, Manny Parra in the opening game against the Brewers, after right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez left the game during the 5th inning against the Braves on May 7th because of some sort of pain he felt in his right shoulder, only to find out that he would be placed on DL. Sanchez, after leaving the … [Read more...]
Maybin’s Demotion Sign of Doom?
May 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Marlins are not favoring well in their trade with Detroit last year. Sure, Dontrelle Willis has melted down but Miguel Cabrera continues to produce. In return, the Marlins were hoping to reap from the potentials of Andrew Miller and Cameron Maybin. Both were excellent prospects coming out of the Detroit system that filled immediate needs - CF and a starting pitcher. Yet neither have lived … [Read more...]
Marlins Grab Much Needed Win Late; Stay in First Place
May 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You would expect a team named after a fish to tread water and with a .5 game lead over the Phillies coming into last night's mini series (not the kind you see on TV) with the Reds, that is what the Marlins did. They put off grabbing a win over the visiting squad until the 14th inning, despite several opportunities. That is the advantage of being the home team versus the road team, which the … [Read more...]
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Gload’s Non Home Run Proves Historical; Coghlan Hits First Homer as Big Leaguer
The score was 8-5 and Alfredo Amezaga was on 1B with Ross Gload at the plate. With a crack of the bat the ball sailed down the RF line and appeared to be a home run, putting the Marlins right back in the mix. Instead, something historical happened: the home run was called off. The umpiring crew got together and discussed possibly overturning the call then reviewed the play. Upon further … [Read more...]