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Marlins go for series win

New York (89-55) at Florida (73-72), 7:05 p.m. ET

By Kevin Fiorenzo / MLB.com

 

A solid outing ending in a disappointing loss and a key game against a division rival should be more than enough motivation to get Scott Olsen back to his winning ways on Wednesday against the Mets.

Olsen, who leads the Marlins in strikeouts (147) and is tied for tops in wins (12), had won three straight games before falling on Friday to the Phillies, despite a 7 2/3 inning effort with just three runs allowed.

 

The Marlins ended up splitting that four-game series with Philadelphia and after splitting the first two games of their three-game set vs. the NL East-leading Mets, the youthful Fish remain two games behind the Padres for the NL wild card lead.

 

With every game now carrying the utmost importance, Marlins manager Joe Girardi recognizes that the team can only focus on how they perform.

 

"I know that if we don't win, we're not going to make the playoffs," Girardi said.

 

Facing off against Olsen on the mound will be Mets veteran Tom Glavine, who has struggled this season after getting off to an 8-0 start.

 

Due to Tuesday's game being delayed two hours and eight minutes, the Marlins' rain delay policy, which states that any ticket for a game which was delayed 90 minutes or more can be exchanged for a future home game for one dollar, is in effect.

 

Pitching matchup

NYM: LHP Tom Glavine (13-6, 3.98 ERA)

Though Glavine has won just two of his past 12 starts, the Mets have won four of his past six starts.

 

FLA: LHP Scott Olsen (12-8, 4.01 ERA)

Olsen has struck out 147 batters this season, breaking Dontrelle Willis' record by a Marlins' rookie.

 

Player to watch

Carlos Beltran needs just one more home run to tie Todd Hundley's single season Mets record for homers (41).

 

On the Internet

MLB.TV

Gameday Audio

? Gameday

? Official game notes

 

On television

? FSN Florida, SNY

 

On radio

? WQAM 560 WQBA 1140 (Espa?ol)

 

Up next

? Thursday: Off-day

? Friday: Marlins (LHP Dontrelle Willis, 10-11, 3.75) at Braves (RHP Lance Cormier, 3-4, 4.80), 7:35 p.m. ET

? Saturday: Marlins (RHP Anibal Sanchez, 8-2, 2.96) at Braves (RHP John Smoltz, 12-9, 3.86), 7:05 p.m. ET

? Sunday: Marlins (RHP Josh Johnson, 12-7, 3.20) at Braves (RHP Kyle Davies, 2-5, 7.56), 1:05 p.m. ET

 

Kevin Fiorenzo is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Scotties is coming off of an incredible game last time out...let's hope we can do it again! (oh, and why are we going with a 4 man rotation)

 

My prediction:

NYM 2

FLA 6

(oh, and why are we going with a 4 man rotation)

 

I'm only guessing here but the off day Thursday allows this to be possible.

The 4 man rotation will also enable Willis to start the last game of the year against the Phillies (ie: lefty/lefty matchups against Utely/Howard)

Prediction

 

Marlins - 5

NY Mets/Umps/Girardi - 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

j/k

Do your thing Ollie, HUGE game.

HUGE game tonight. Must win. GO OLSEN :kiss .

You know, I went to the game last night and witnessed a Mets fan spit on a Marlins fan? He was actually aiming for the sign he was holding, but the guy was so drunk spit went everywhere! Mouth full of beer and all. Nasty motherf***er. And when the Mets took the lead he flipped the guy's hat and tried snatching the sign out of his hand. Classy people, those Mutt fans.

 

Well, let's hope for a win tonight! Go Fish!

You know, I went to the game last night and witnessed a Mets fan spit on a Marlins fan? He was actually aiming for the sign he was holding, but the guy was so drunk spit went everywhere! Mouth full of beer and all. Nasty motherf***er. And when the Mets took the lead he flipped the guy's hat and tried snatching the sign out of his hand. Classy people, those Mutt fans.

 

Well, let's hope for a win tonight! Go Fish!

 

 

:lol

 

Thats hilarious yet somewhat sickening.

ha must have been a jets fan :thumbdown

Just need to pick up 1 game every six days to win the WC.

Sept. 13: 2 games out

Sept. 19: 1 game out

Sept. 25: Tied for 1st

Oct. 1: 1 game up

Lets go Scotty O.

 

Win this and take the series! GO MARLINS!!!!

Olsen needs to pitch a very good game tonight and the offense needs to explode with runs galore. Tank and JoBo cant pitch so the 7th-9th innings are up for grabs.

(oh, and why are we going with a 4 man rotation)

 

I'm only guessing here but the off day Thursday allows this to be possible.

 

then why did he pulled nolasco out after 1 1/3 yesterday? :banghead

(oh, and why are we going with a 4 man rotation)

 

I'm only guessing here but the off day Thursday allows this to be possible.

 

then why did he pulled nolasco out after 1 1/3 yesterday? :banghead

 

He gave up a walk and a line drive double.

LETS GO MARLINS CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP!!!

I should have ate dinner earlier :barf .

 

Nice to see the Phillies take the lead .

I should have ate dinner earlier :barf .

 

Nice to see the Phillies take the lead .

 

i just had the most delicious steak and cheese...and ph*ck the phillies!!!!...

I should have ate dinner earlier :barf .

 

Nice to see the Phillies take the lead .

 

i just had the most delicious steak and cheese...and ph*ck the phillies!!!!...

 

I had Pizza. I picked it up after I came home from the gym :plain.

You know, I went to the game last night and witnessed a Mets fan spit on a Marlins fan? He was actually aiming for the sign he was holding, but the guy was so drunk spit went everywhere! Mouth full of beer and all. Nasty motherf***er. And when the Mets took the lead he flipped the guy's hat and tried snatching the sign out of his hand. Classy people, those Mutt fans.

 

Well, let's hope for a win tonight! Go Fish!

 

 

:lol

 

Thats hilarious yet somewhat sickening.

If this happens to you, come on back here and tell us how hilarious it was.

I should have ate dinner earlier :barf .

 

Nice to see the Phillies take the lead .

 

i just had the most delicious steak and cheese...and ph*ck the phillies!!!!...

 

I had Pizza. I picked it up after I came home from the gym :plain.

you should chow down on some antacids...and more for the game, than your stomach

nice ten pitch inning scotty

Nice AB Hanley. Walk.

I like that approach.

BREAKING NEWS: Glavine sucks now.

whoa...rare is the day that glavine walks the leadoff guy