Bottom of the 9th, 1 out. Bases loaded and the game is tied. Dan Uggla at the plate - and with one swing it was over. The dust settled and the Marlins came out on top with another dramatic, walk off win. Last time it was Cody Ross against the Reds, this time it was a grand slam walk off from Dan Uggla who hit a no douber for his 19th on the year. Chase Utley may be the NL leader among 2B for … [Read more...]
Dan Uggla MVP? Marlins Take Another From Phillies With Uggla Grand Slam
June 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Marlins Battle Back, Retake 1st Place
June 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This is what it is all about: a rivalry. Two teams with a storied history that are going toe to toe in order to claim the ultimate prize - and it is only just now turned June. The Phillies took the first game in this series, which lead them to temporarily hold the top spot in the NL East, but it was not to last. After abusing the Marlins 12-3 in the series opener (and the first game of the … [Read more...]
Two Months In, Marlins Still In First Place
May 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
They started the season badly, but there has been a total reversal of fortune for the Marlins and Mets. Sure, the Mets opened up their season by beating up on the Marlins - I was there Opening Day and watched Mark Hendrickson get schlacked. And yes, the Mets took two of three from the Marlins in this past series, but the Marlins still sit atop the NL East at a very nice 30-22 record. After 52 … [Read more...]
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Down to the Final Ten Games
This is it, and does it get any better? Well, yeah, Game 7 of the World Series, sure. Been there done that, right Marlins fans? 1997? Well, this series with the Phillies could define our season. It could be our playoffs. With a sweep, we can stay alive as the season winds down here in 2008. Lose the series, either only winning one game or less, and it is bye bye October. For the Marlins to … [Read more...]