Ramp Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 versus --- HOUSTON -- Unable to score a run on Opening Day, the Marlins rebounded on Tuesday night with an 11-2 outburst to even the series with the Astros. Now the Marlins enter Wednesday night looking to take the series. By hammering out 17 hits, and getting the best of Andy Pettitte, the Marlins handed Joe Girardi his first managerial victory. In Wednesday's finale, the Marlins turn to veteran Brian Moehler. In his eighth season, and second with the Marlins, Moehler faces one of his former teams. In 2003, the right-hander appeared in three games for the Astros before undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery. A year ago, Moehler made 25 starts for Florida and appeared in 37 games. The Astros made a change to their rotation, settling on left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. Originally, Brandon Backe was scheduled to start the series finale, but Backe was scratched because of a back problem. It's been an opening series of firsts for Florida. On Tuesday, Dan Uggla and Reggie Abercrombie each collected their first Major League hits, both singles. Josh Willingham enjoyed his first two-homer game, becoming the first rookie since Miguel Cabrera in 2003 to go deep twice in a game. Hanley Ramirez's four hits were one shy of the rookie record of five by Mark Kotsay. Pitching matchup FLA: RHP Brian Moehler (6-12, 4.55 ERA in 2005) Rebounding from 2003 Tommy John surgery, Moehler logged 158 1/3 innings last year. In some ways his record was deceptive, because in the first half, he was 4-6 with a 3.27 ERA. But the veteran has more confidence throwing his changeup than he did previously. HOU: LHP Wandy Rodriguez (10-10, 5.53 ERA in 2005) Initially, Brandon Backe was set to make this start. But back discomfort caused manager Phil Garner to alter his rotation, opting for the left-hander Rodriguez, who faced the Marlins once in 2005. As a rookie last year, he lost to Florida, giving up three runs in 6 1/3 innings. Player to watch Morgan Ensberg, who bats cleanup for the Astros, has long been a tough out for the Marlins. Ensberg had two walks and a single on Opening Day. On Tuesday, the All-Star third baseman was 1-for-4. For his career, the slugger is 18-for-58 (.310) against Florida pitching. Josh Willingham, who hit cleanup for the Marlins smoked 2 homeruns off the Astros yesterday. He probably gets the start behind the plate, which means Chris Aguila will be making his first start in LF this year. Hammer is seeking to become the first Marlin to ever have back to back multi-homerun games(I think). On the Internet MLB.TV Gameday Audio • Gameday On television • FSN Florida On radio • 560 WQAM; 1140 WQBA (Espa?ol) Roof Open Other things to look for: •Brian Moehler is most famous for: For somehow starting off 2005 2-5 while having a 2.98era •Wandy Rodriguez is most famous for: Being the first "Wandy" to make it to the show •Can Shadez Nation do it again? •Will the real Jeremy Hermida please stand up? •Will Josh Willingham's homerun leave the stadium this time? •How many MB.com users will "temporarily" jump off the bandwagon if the Marlins fall behind early? •Who names their son Wandy? •And finally, can the Marlins do the unthinkable and win a series? All this and sooooo much more, tonight as the Florida Marlins take on the Houston Astros live live LIVE in Minute Maid Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 How huge would it be for the Fish to open the season with a series win over the defending NL Champs? I mean, seriously. That alone might help me get through the first two months of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 dudes name is Wandy.... we obviously have this game already won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 :lol Other things to look for has been a great addition. GO FISH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 The fish sure ain't losing to anyone named Wandy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Have fun out there guys. GO FISH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokofox33 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Last night was a confidence booster. I see no reason why we can't win this game. As long as we have a good hitting performance and Moehler pitches decent, we can win this thing. GO FISH!! Hermida will rebound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsContinueTo ShowDomi Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 If The Moehl keeps us in the game, we have a chance to win, b/c Wandy isn't that great either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTMarlinsfan Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Here's hoping we can win tonight! Last night was awesome... being in CT for college, I listen to the games through MLB.com (my friend who is also from Miami has MLB.TV and its awesome)...after the win, I played my (new) traditional win songs: Everybody's doin' the Fish; R&R Pt. 2; and Bang on the Drum! I hope I can play those tonight! Hey, the Fish come to Mets' territory Friday! I can't find anyone who wants to go, (are Mets' fans afraid of the Marlins?) but I'll be watching it on SportsNet New York if I can't make it out there. It stinks having the 1:05 games Saturday and Sunday for me since I don't have a car... but how awesome would it be if I could see the 2-1 Marlins playing live up here...I'll take the 1-2 Marlins anytime though...just any opportunity to see the Marlins no matter how good or bad they are makes my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everlong204 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 LETS GO MOE !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 :lol Other things to look for has been a great addition. GO FISH! agreed :notworthy beat them senseless marlins!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossInfoMan Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 What happened to Vargas I thought he would pitch #3...L R L R thing. Well, the first game the Marlins will need to start Olsen is April 15 after Mitre, so at that point, the rotation will be Willis-Mitre-Olsen-Moehler-Vargas, L-R-L-R-L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 What happened to Vargas I thought he would pitch #3...L R L R thing. Well, the first game the Marlins will need to start Olsen is April 15 after Mitre, so at that point, the rotation will be Willis-Mitre-Olsen-Moehler-Vargas, L-R-L-R-L. and that's why Ross is the best InfoMan in the biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShaqandWade323 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 What happened to Vargas I thought he would pitch #3...L R L R thing. Well, the first game the Marlins will need to start Olsen is April 15 after Mitre, so at that point, the rotation will be Willis-Mitre-Olsen-Moehler-Vargas, L-R-L-R-L. Genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan24 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Well if Brian can get half the run support that Mitre got last night, this one should be in the bag. NOBODY named Wandy is taking down these Baby Marlins!! :thumbup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 This is the first game of FSN/SUN's 55 game package. Certain cable/satellite providers may have not signed up for the package and therefore their customers may not be able to watch this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 :marlins Winning the series would be fantastic! Go Moehler! Make us proud. If The Moehl keeps us in the game, we have a chance to win, b/c Wandy isn't that great either. We beat him last September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAndMrsFish Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Only thing i can say is: :marlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Woo hoo. Lets go Marlins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Go Marlins and go Reggie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanleylicious Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hopefully Hanley and Co. saved some runs for tonight Git-R-Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 the last time this group of Marlins scored double digits, the following night they repeated the feat yes I realize that was just spring training :mischief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer_fran Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 the last time this group of Marlins scored double digits, the following night they repeated the feat yes I realize that was just spring training :mischief Wouldn't the last time they scored double digits be the day they did it again. :mischief2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 the last time this group of Marlins scored double digits, the following night they repeated the feat yes I realize that was just spring training :mischief Wouldn't the last time they scored double digits be the day they did it again. :mischief2 :shifty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Lineups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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