Hammerhead Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Two minutes before game time and no GDT from Ashraf. With their longest losing streak of the season finally behind them, the Florida Marlins can focus on making a run in a positive direction. The Marlins try to win consecutive games for the first time in two weeks when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. Florida (32-30) matched its run total from the previous four contests and snapped an eight-game skid with a 6-4 win in this series opener Friday. Logan Morrison(notes) and Mike Stanton(notes) each hit two-run homers as the Marlins won for the third time in 14 games. “Whether it’s the games themselves, the losing streak, the lack of driving in runs. All of it seems long. It’s finally good to break through a little bit,� said Morrison, 5 for 30 over his last eight games. The Marlins’ 13 hits Friday were their most since a season-high 14 against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 28. “I think they’re more relaxed out there,� manager Edwin Rodriguez said. “Little by little, I’ll take (Friday’s) game.� After suffering through a 1-for-14 slump, Stanton has homered in back-to-back games and is 4 for 10 with five RBIs over his last three. He’s hit .357 with three home runs and seven RBIs in eight career games against the Diamondbacks (34-30). The Marlins will now face Arizona ace Ian Kennedy(notes) (6-2, 3.01 ERA), who fell to 1-1 with a 4.35 ERA against the Marlins after allowing three runs in five innings of a 5-2 loss May 31. The right-hander gave up one run in seven innings of a 9-4, 11-inning loss to Washington on Sunday. Florida counters with Javier Vazquez(notes) (3-5, 6.50), who looks to bounce back from his latest rough outing. The right-hander was 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA in his previous three starts before allowing six runs and eight hits in four innings of a 7-2 loss to Milwaukee on Monday. “This is a long season,� Vazquez said. “The good news is we still have a lot of baseball left.� Vazquez, who went 11-15 with a 4.42 ERA for Arizona in 2005, didn’t receive a decision after giving up four runs in six innings of a 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks on June 1. Batting .417 (5 for 12) against Vazquez, Stephen Drew(notes) had two hits with an RBI on Friday as Arizona lost for the fourth time in five games. Miguel Montero(notes) and Xavier Nady(notes) each homered during a four-run seventh inning that helped the Diamondbacks get within a run. “Some people probably think I’m crazy, but I think we’re coming out of it with our bats,� manager Kirk Gibson said. Drew has batted .386 with eight RBIs in his last 12 games. While Florida closer Leo Nunez(notes) could miss this series with tightness in his lower back, J.J. Putz(notes) could be called on to lock down a save if needed for the Diamondbacks despite dealing with the same ailment. Florida rookie right-hander Steve Cishek(notes) recorded his first career save Friday and set a club record for most consecutive scoreless innings to start a career with 12 2-3 dating to last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisiMooMoo Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Fingers crossed we start a winning streak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 And we're rain delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Game will start 7:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Fingers crossed we start a winning streak! Its Vazquez. That won't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisiMooMoo Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Fingers crossed we start a winning streak! Its Vazquez. That won't help. I've also knocked on wood, pulled out a rabbit's foot and found a four leaf clover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAnomaly Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Today I was struck by lightning and I won the lottery, so I gotta pretty good feeling about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAnomaly Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 This offense is a powder keg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAnomaly Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 That's not a good sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Bwahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Pitching is giving up a lot of homers right now, it's like the other team knows what's coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calimarlinsfan Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I know we can't give out stream links here, but are there any online radio broadcasts of the game? I have MLB At Bat app on my phone, but for some reason I can't log in to listen on the mlb.com website from a computer (I lost my phone in a drunken stupor last night) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woogie Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 could have been a lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFishGoMs628 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 CC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 CHRIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroFishOne Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 This has the makings of a wierd ass game. Great Shot Cogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Alriiiiight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 When Hanley returns, Id like to see Omar back in the 8 spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFishGoMs628 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I can hear homer saying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFishGoMs628 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 When Hanley returns, Id like to see Omar back in the 8 spot Infante is likely FOTW when the next polls come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 OK then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 When Hanley returns, Id like to see Omar back in the 8 spot Infante is likely FOTW when the next polls come out. I just think he is better suited down there as opposed to our daily 7-8-9 black hole of outs without him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 A Gaby double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STANTONmarlinsfeaturee Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 he wanted to make the top 10 plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woogie Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 anyone know if they are letting hanley play SS yet, or keeping him with hitting only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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