CTMarlinsfan Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 courtesy mlb.com: Florida is now in a position to earn its first series sweep of the 10-game trip, but needs to use what's worked over the last two games -- attack the starters early and then work against the struggling bullpen -- if the Marlins want to succeed. They'll also need a dominant outing from their starting staff, and that's where Sergio Mitre comes in. The right-hander has the lowest ERA on his staff among the starters, and has also issued just eight walks in six starts. Mitre has been solid all season long, but especially so in the last three starts he's had since a stint on the disabled list with a blister. During those starts, he allowed just three earned runs over 21 2/3 innings (1.25 ERA). The right-hander went 7 2/3 innings deep into his latest outing, holding the Pirates to three runs, two earned, on eight hits. He was rewarded with his first win of the season, and first in more than a year. The Rays will send James Shields to oppose Mitre. Shields has emerged as a model of consistency on a young, erratic staff this season. The righty has yet to walk more than two hitters in any of his eight outings that span a team-high 60 1/3 innings. Shields is 0-1 with a 12.67 ERA in one career start against Florida. The Marlins are 32-21 against Tampa Bay, and 1-0 this season. Pitching matchup FLA: RHP Sergio Mitre (1-2, 2.18 ERA) This will mark Mitre's first start on turf, as each of his previous 57 career outings have come on grass. He has yet to face the Rays in the parts of five years he's spent in the Majors. TB: RHP James Shields (3-0, 3.13 ERA) On Tuesday, the 25-year-old limited Texas to three runs on six hits. He walked none in his eight innings and fanned five, but was saddled with the no-decision when he left with the game tied at 3. Complete coverage > Player to watch Josh Willingham is 2-for-3 in his career against Shields, with a double and two RBIs. Tickets Buy tickets now to catch the game in person. On the Internet MLB.TV Gameday Audio ? Gameday ? Official game notes On television ? FSN-HD On radio ? WQAM 560, WQBA 1140 (Espa?ol) Up next ? Sunday: Off-day ? Tuesday: Marlins (Scott Olsen, 3-3, 4.80) vs. Philadelphia (Cole Hamels, 6-1, 3.30), 7:05 p.m. ET ? Wednesday: Marlins (Byung-Hyun Kim, 2-2, 7.15) vs. Philadelphia (Freddy Garcia, 1-3, 4.86), 7:05 p.m. ET We were 11-30 today last year...on track to become 11-31 at the end of the day... we are now 20-23 (we've played 2 more games than we had at this point last year)...what a diference a year makes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I be home later (2:30pm) so I will catch the game when I get home :marlins . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorod Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 its a 140 start time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTMarlinsfan Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I would like to see Jeremy DH and have our newbie play RF. Can't be any worse than Borchard right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfan25 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 he will be playing in LF today...kinda excited to see him. lets go marlins lets get the sweep! p.s. Im pitching today, and by me i mean Sergio, some of my friends and cousins think i look just like him when i put my marlins hat on. :cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Nice to see our broadcasting crew back. I can actually keep the volume on this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamibaseball Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 he miss home run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I like how that guy ripped the bat from that kid's hands. Then when they got the bat back to give it back to Hanley, and were giving away a different bat, the bat went to the kids and the guy was like "what the f***" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Shields is a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins97+03WC Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hitters looked bad that inning. They need to be more patient. They were swinging at changeups that were very low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins97+03WC Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 wow he looked stupid there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Nice by Amezaga to stretch that single into a triple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman81 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Reggie catches that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 What ... the ... F*** ... was THAT??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy42Jack0 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 nice first out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Shields is a beast. Too bad he gets no run support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 0 and 2 , do NOT throw a strike Don't almost throw it away either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamibaseball Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 their got lead now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Shields is a beast. Too bad he gets no run support Maybe I spoke too soon :banghead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hey offense, he's throwing low change-ups out of the zone... stop swinging at that sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer_fran Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 and all the Devil Rays say that the Olivo play last night was not dirty. Their announcers are retarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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