Fish Stripes Aug 16, 2019
Alcantara still has a lot to prove
Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Miami's lone All-Star representative and rotation building block has struggled in a number of areas in 2019. He faces a tough test tonight to get his season back on track. Being selected to represent your team and city at the All-Star Game is always a special honor, regardless of whether you are voted in or chosen as a team's lone representative. While some will say that Miguel Rojas was snubbed—he even received a glowing recommendation from manager Don Mattingly before the announcement—Sandy Alcantara performed admirably for the Marlins in the season's...
Fish Stripes Aug 9, 2019
Our Noticias, 8/9/19: Marlins break out of slump to thump Braves
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports A dominant performance on both sides of the ball allows Miami to halt their skid after a tough road trip. Plus links on Yadiel Rivera and Miguel Rojas. Game Recap Much like the team itself, Elieser Hernandez was looking to rebound from a rough outing his last time out. With seven strikeouts over six scoreless innings, Hernandez set the tone by delivering his best start of the season on a night when the Marlins were firing on all cylinders. Brian Anderson hit two home runs, and the first four batters in the order combined to go 10-for-19 with eight RBIs in the...
Fish Stripes Aug 4, 2019
MIA 6, TB 8; Home run ball derails Marlins in battle of the sunshine state
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Eric Sogard hammered the Marlins with two home runs, scoring five runs in the process. Eliser Hernández: 3 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 0 K, 2 HR The Marlins and Rays battled it out in a game that consisted of 20 hits, and only a two-run score differential. The scoring went back and forth between the two teams. The Marlins had plenty of opportunities to score more than they did. The first of these opportunities came in the first inning. A lead-off double by Miguel Rojas should of started the scoring, but the Fish did nothing with it. The second inning was not great...
Fish Stripes Aug 2, 2019
Our Noticias, 8/2/19: Marlins avoid sweep on Ramírez walk-off
Photo by Michael Reaves/ After scoring three runs in the ninth, Miami completed the comeback after Harold Ramirez hit a tie-breaking homer in the 12th inning. Plus news on Miguel Rojas and more. Game Recap While Jordan Yamamoto made a decent attempt at a bounce-back start, tossing six innings and striking out eight while allowing four runs, the Marlins entered the ninth inning down by three runs yesterday afternoon, but they would even the score on a two-run single from Neil Walker after Jon Berti lined an RBI double in the previous at-bat. Things remained tied until a walk-off solo...
Fish Stripes Jul 29, 2019
ARI 6, MIA 11; Huge 2nd-inning rally puts Marlins ahead for good
Miguel Rojas continues to ignite the Marlins offense, homering for the third straight game. | Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports The Marlins continued their excellent all-around play. They’ve now won five of their last six games. Making hard contact to all fields (and catching a few breaks), the Marlins racked up six runs in the second inning on Monday night, practically leading the Diamondbacks from wire to wire in an 11-6 victory. Left-hander Caleb Smith, who contributed two hits of his own, is still undefeated in five starts since returning from the injured list. Caleb Smith: 7.0...
Fish Stripes Jul 29, 2019
Marlins top plays: Dominant starts from Smith and Gallen, Miguel Rojas leadoff home runs (July 22-28, 2019)
Photo by Michael Reaves/ One of the best all-around weeks for the Marlins in 2019, taking series from both the White Sox and Diamondbacks. Last week’s Marlins games: July 22—Lost to the White Sox, 9-1 July 23—Beat the White Sox, 5-1 July 24—Beat the White Sox, 2-0 July 26—Beat the Diamondbacks, 3-2 July 27—Lost to the Diamondbacks, 9-2 July 28—Beat the Diamondbacks, 5-1 Featured highlights include surprising power surges from Miguel Rojas and Harold Ramirez, plus dominant starts from Caleb Smith and Zac Gallen in Chicago. Miami Marlins Highlights of the Week:...
Fish Stripes Jul 28, 2019
MIA 2, ARI 9; Diamondbacks bash around the Fish
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports A wild Jordan Yamamoto gave up six runs during a rough fourth inning. The Marlins were hit hard Saturday night losing 7-2. The Diamondbacks had a big fourth inning to set the tone. Jordan Yamamoto was hit around giving up six runs during his four innings of work. Jordan Yamamoto: 4 IP, 2 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR Alex Young: 6 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR Your browser does not support HTML5 video. The Fish started this game off on the right foot. Yamamoto got the first three outs of the game easily. Miguel Rojas blasted a lead-off home run to give the...
Fish Stripes Jul 27, 2019
MIA 3, ARI 2; Marlins start off throwback weekend in walk-off fashion
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports A ninth inning rally helped secure the win for the Fish. Sandy Alcántara: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K Zack Greinke: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K Your browser does not support HTML5 video. The Marlins did their best to make sure Friday’s game was a close one. The Fish started things off quick by scoring one run in the first inning. Miguel Rojas got on base first with a single to right field. Garrett Cooper moved Rojas to third with his own single to right. With one out and a man in scoring position, Neil Walker lifted a ball to center field for the...
