hot4beckett Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Marlins fall 6-5 to Orioles in spring-training opener By The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE - Miguel Tejada homered off World Series MVP Josh Beckett, and the defending champion Florida Marlins wasted two home runs by Ramon Castro in a 6-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. ''I'm really happy to hit that home run, and really happy to see my team play good baseball,'' said Tejada, signed as a free agent in December. Orioles second baseman Jerry Hairston fractured the ring finger on his right hand while stealing third base in the first inning. After seeing a hand specialist, he said the injury will sideline him for at least a month. ''I'm just hoping it stays in place and I don't need surgery,'' he said. Backup second baseman Mike Fontenot hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to provide the Orioles a victory in Lee Mazzilli's informal debut as a major league manager. Beckett allowed two runs and five hits in 2 2-3 innings. He struck out four and walked one. Mazzilli was first-base coach with the New York Yankees last fall when Beckett capped Florida's second World Series title with a shutout in Game 6. ''At the end of the season I went to bed with Beckett on my mind. I wake up in spring training and here he is pitching again,'' Mazzilli said before the game. ``I can't get away from him, I guess.'' Two of the new Orioles made an immediate impact. Rafael Palmeiro singled in a run and Tejada hit a solo homer in the third off Beckett. Javy Lopez went 1-for-2. Castro hit a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the sixth. He is expected to help fill the void left by departed free agent Ivan Rodriguez. ''You're going to miss him, but he's not here so we have to move on,'' Marlins manager Jack McKeon said of Rodriguez before the game. The Orioles took a 1-0 lead in the first when Hairston singled, stole two bases and scored on a two-out single by Palmeiro. Florida then scored three runs in the second against Sidney Ponson, who is slated to start for Baltimore on opening day. Former Oriole Jeff Conine drew a leadoff walk and Castro homered to make it 2-1. Florida added a third run when Tejada misplayed a grounder to short and Damion Easley chased Ponson with an RBI single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beinfest4Prez Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Thanks for the recap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBurque Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Castro = Beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Castro = Beast ya, awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiRi Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Good game though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnylons Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 2 HRs from Castro. Nice. Beckett gave one up to Tejada. Oh well. Here is the box score: Man, we are desperate...box score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBurnett34 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 We played Hard and solid. There were some great signs with Ramon Castro producing big with a Bomb and Beckett's solid performance. The orioles have developed into a very good team, it was going to be a good game all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 ''I'm really happy to hit that home run, and really happy to see my team play good baseball,'' said Tejada, signed as a free agent in December. dude you've been playing there for a week ... calm your horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 I want a Marlins win tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 two home runs by Ramon Castro in a 6-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. woah ... beast is being kind. haha j/k Ramon rocks :super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Now if Ramon can hit two homers a game for 60 games, that would be 120 homers. It is realistic :shifty J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeroo Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 man, we suck. We haven't won against an MLB team for 4 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCL00 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 well this blows. at least it wasnt a blowout game, and ST games in my book normally dont mean much. I dont think the fish were playing hard anyways, and they shouldnt. its ST. thats all it is. Training for thr real deal. Once the real season comes around....uh i hope they do well GO FISH! ~Le0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 We lost?!?!? Alright now, NOBODY PANIC! I SAID STOP PANICKING!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapHands69 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 :o WOW Perisho is making a name for himself out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Anyone want to join the Castro fan club yet? I'm president and founder, plenty of room left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBMarlin Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 2 HRs from Castro. Nice. Beckett gave one up to Tejada. Oh well. Here is the box score: Man, we are desperate...box score Awesome start by Castro. If he keeps this up we won't miss Pudge one single bit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaq-Man Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 more and more, i'm dying to see castro in a full season of action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgator Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 more and more, i'm dying to see castro in a full season of action So is the PA Penal League Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Today wasn't a total loss, Redman got shelled today against the Brewers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer_fran Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Today wasn't a total loss, Redman got shelled today against the Brewers. Why is that a good thing? I have a lot of respect for Mark, he was a great player and leader for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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