vs

 

Sean Marshall (3-1, 4.26 ERA) Ricky Nolasco (2-1, 3.43 ERA)

 

Chicago (18-25) at Florida (11-31)

 

Going home has rarely felt this good for the struggling Marlins.

 

Since the road was so unkind, the Marlins return to Dolphin Stadium on Monday looking to snap a seven-game losing streak. That's the most consecutive setbacks they've suffered since they dropped eight in a row from July 7-18, 2002. Overall, the Marlins went 2-8 in their 10-game, three-city road swing.

 

Off to the worst start in franchise history, the Marlins brace for three games with the Cubs in South Florida.

 

In late April, the Marlins lost two of three to the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

 

Former Cubs farmhand Ricky Nolasco gets the start for Florida. Obtained as part of the Juan Pierre trade, Nolasco is making his second start since being promoted from the bullpen. He is 2-1 with a 3.43 ERA. Ironically, the right-hander's first big-league win was against the Cubs, after he tossed two innings of scoreless relief on April 26. In that contest he struck out four while allowing one hit.

 

The Cubs are starting rookie Sean Marshall, who is 3-1 with a 3.43 ERA. On April 25, the left-hander beat the Marlins, tossing seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and fanning seven.

 

Marshall has 34 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings on the season.

 

The Marlins likely will start rookie shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who has been resting a strained left shoulder for the past five days.

 

Before the game, manager Joe Girardi will meet with general manager Admin Beinfest to determine whether to activate rookie Jeremy Hermida off the disabled list on Monday or Tuesday.

 

Pitching matchup

 

CHC: LHP Sean Marshall (3-1, 4.26 ERA)

 

Marshall gave up one hit over six innings and walked four in his last outing, against the Nationals. He also struck out six and is ranked as one of the strikeout leaders among National League rookies, with 34. He bounced back from a tough outing against the Giants and is getting better at changing speeds in different counts.

 

FLA: RHP Ricky Nolasco (2-1, 3.43 ERA)

 

Starting for the second time after being promoted from the bullpen, Nolasco faces his former team. In his first start, a no-decision at Atlanta, the rookie gave up two unearned runs in 3 2/3 innings and threw a season-high 79 pitches. Nolasco has faced his former organization before. In relief on April 26, he tossed two scoreless innings for his first Major League victory.

 

On the Internet

MLB.TV

Gameday Audio

 

On television

? FSN

 

On radio

? 560 WQAM, 1140 WQBA (Espa?ol)

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Game thread = Game starting soon!

Lets break this losing streak... NOW!

 

Fish taking batting practice?

Holly is that little speck Hermida in Right Field?

Holly is that little speck Hermida in Right Field?

 

Hold on a second. Let me look... :spotter ... Yep. It looks like him.

 

Find Jeremy now :lol .

Sharp looking thread! The streak ends tonight at the expense of the Cubs.

Holly I just hope that's not him:

Holly I just hope that's not him:

 

 

 

 

:lol Maybe he is getting a drink :plain

:marlins

 

The Curse is more powerful than the streak...lets end the streak

When will Ramp Start GT, when we tend to go on a bad tear like this, he normally puts one up and we win big. also he posted the last time we faced the cubs and one that game :confused

im feeling the win tonight

I just hope Jeremy is back and that the Heat sweep the Pistons

just dropping in for the moment...

 

Hermida is not back in the lineup tonight

When will Ramp Start GT, when we tend to go on a bad tear like this, he normally puts one up and we win big. also he posted the last time we faced the cubs and one that game :confused

 

 

So far when doing the GT, im 3-2... The most important win came when we snapped our 11 losses in a row at home...

 

I figured since we have lost 7 in a row, I'll try and back an end to it :thumbup :pray

Hold on a second. Let me look... ... Yep. It looks like him.

 

Find Jeremy now .

that's like a bad book of Where's Waldo!

 

too bad Hermida isn't getting the start, will he be on the bench

 

I'm feeling it tonight...10000 fans...9500 of them Cubs fans or Pierre fans...my friends there, I couldn't make it but I'll be there Wednesday for sure! I feel like this is our turn around game folks...can I get a "LET'S GO MARLINS!"

just dropping in for the moment...

 

Hermida is not back in the lineup tonight

 

 

Argh. Thanks for the update.

Should be tomorrow then for Hermida.

 

Give me Hanley at least....

knowing Hermida isn't back yet makes me feel better for not going...the last thing i needed was to miss Hermida's first start back...and I don't think is first game back he'll be starting personally.

CHICAGO CUBS AT FLORIDA -- LINEUPS

CHICAGO CUBS							FLORIDA							   
AVG  HR  RBI							AVG  HR  RBI   
Juan Pierre CF		  .235   0	2   Hanley Ramirez SS	   .331   2   16   
Ronny Cedeno SS		 .292   1   12   Dan Uggla 2B			.305   6   21   
Todd Walker 2B		  .292   2   21   Miguel Cabrera 3B	   .325   6   31   
Michael Barrett C	   .284   5   20   Josh Willingham LF	  .284   7   30   
Jacque Jones RF		 .273   7   19   Chris Aguila RF		 .234   0	5   
Aramis Ramirez 3B	   .231   8   20   Mike Jacobs 1B		  .225   5   24   
John Mabry 1B		   .193   1	3   Reggie Abercrombie CF   .238   3   12   
Matt Murton LF		  .265   2   17   Miguel Olivo C		  .243   4   12   
Sean Marshall RHP	   .188   0	1   Ricky Nolasco RHP	   .000   0	0   
(3-1, 4.26)							 (2-1, 3.43)

Welcome back Shadez :hat

lineups!

Cubbies:

JP

Cedeno

Walker

Barrett

Jones

Ramirez

Mabry

Murton

Marshall

 

FOR YOUR FLORIDA MARLINS!!!

Hanley

Uggla

Miggy C

Hammer

Aguilla

Jake

Reggie

Miggy O

Nabisco

HERMIDA IS ON THE BENCH!!!

just f***in activate hermida already damn it

just f***in activate hermida already damn it

see above

ohhh so they activated him hmmmmm

 

?????

Im out to the game guys... GO FISH!!! Hopfully my thread gets a win!

Hermida was activated but hes gonna start tommorow

Joe said since a lefty is pitching for the Cubs he wouldn't start today.