poptart Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 ---at--- Josh Johnson--------Doug Waechter 3-2, 2.93 ERA--------0-2, 7.04 ERA A year ago, the Marlins won all six Interleague meetings against the Rays. Tampa Bay got a measure of revenge on Friday night, pulling out a 5-4 victory in the 10th inning. Now riding a five-game losing streak, the Marlins are hoping to get back on track Saturday night and even the score. Despite being 2-6 on the road trip, the Marlins have led every game. They've just not figured out how to close teams out. In the second game of the series, rookie Josh Johnson takes the mound seeking to improve on his team-high victory total. Johnson will make his fourth start, and 11th appearance of the season. Added to the rotation on May 4, Johnson is 3-2 with a 2.93 ERA. In his three May starts, he is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA. Building up his pitch count remains a process. Johnson threw a season-high 101 pitches in five innings of a no-decision at Atlanta. This will be Johnson's first Interleague game. The Rays are starting Doug Waechter, who is 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA. The right-hander lost his lone start to the Marlins, giving up five runs in 7 2/3 innings a year ago. Reggie Abercrombie carries an 11-game hitting streak into the game. That matches Hanley Ramirez for the longest streak by a Marlin this season. Ramirez, meanwhile, hasn't started since Tuesday because of a strained shoulder. While he could play Saturday, a Sunday return is more likely. Pitching matchup FLA: RHP Josh Johnson (3-2, 2.93 ERA) Johnson has been effective since moving into the rotation. However, in his last start, a no-decision at Atlanta, the rookie ran up a high pitch count. He threw 101 pitches and was replaced after five innings. Even though he exited with a 5-2 lead, the Braves rallied to victory. This will be Johnson's fourth start after he opened the year in the bullpen. He has struck out 16 in 17 1/3 innings. TB: RHP Doug Waechter (0-2, 7.04 ERA) Waechter missed a turn due to the off-day Monday when the Rays opted to plug in staff ace Scott Kazmir on Tuesday, so he would not wait six days to pitch. In his last start, Waechter allowed seven runs on 11 hits against the Mariners on May 9. Waechter is 0-1 with a 5.87 ERA in one career appearance against the Marlins. Player to watch Tampa Bay's Aubrey Huff, a former University of Miami star, was the hero Friday night, belting the game-winning home run in the 10th inning. Huff went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. On the Internet • MLB.TV • Gameday Audio • Gameday • Official game notes On television • FSN On radio • 560 WQAM, 1140 WQBA (Espa?ol) Up next • Sunday: Marlins (LHP Dontrelle Willis, 1-4, 5.53 ERA) at Devil Rays (LHP Scott Kazmir, 6-2, 2.73 ERA), 1:15 p.m. ET • Monday: Cubs (LHP Sean Marshall, 3-1, 4.26 ERA) at Marlins (RHP Ricky Nolasco, 2-1, 3.43 ERA), 7:05 p.m. ET • Tuesday: Cubs (RHP Kerry Wood, 0-1, 7.20 ERA) at Marlins (LHP Scott Olsen, 2-3, 6.55 ERA), 7:05 p.m. ET Miami is the king of this state. GO FISH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinMan2003 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I am guaranting victory tonight for the Fish! Johnson goes 7 strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I am guaranting victory tonight for the Fish! Johnson goes 7 strong. If Hanley and Hermida were back in the line up I would go as far as to say we will win this series. I hope we mop the floor with Kazmir tommorow. Tonight is a formality. Marlins win 6-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 GO FISH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Please win. Does anyone know if Rich and Tommy will be doing the broadcast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinMan2003 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Is Hermida back tonight or Monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btnhmarlins Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 lineup: 2b amezaga dh uggla 3b cabrera lf willingham rf borchard 1b jacobs cf abercrombie c olivo ss andino yes rich and tommy will be doing the broadcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I'd flop Borchard and Reggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Maybe Sunday for Hermida & Hanley... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Make us happy at the end of the game . Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwkm Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 jacobs is afraid of ghosts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 jacobs is afraid of ghosts Did he say he had a room mate for this series? I remember him saying something about the mirror and mentioning a players name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwkm Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 i wasnt really listening i just heard him say he was afraid of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Joe G. says Johnson can go up to 115 pitches tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Is the D-Rays pitcher good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Make us happy at the end of the game . Thanks. :thumbup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Okay friends, fans, every Marlin fan. Here we go. UGGLA!! I love you! :kiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Double by Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Unreal the production we are getting out of Uggla.... Why cant we get that from everyone....including the RP Cabby is a COW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Argh almost an RBI single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 That was smoked by the Hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 JOE :o DAMN! FOUL! :thumbdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 HAMMER! BOOO!! Borch. Pop Up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 1-0 fish. middle of the 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Does someone want to read 300 pages in my speech text for me? Please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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