Marlins Outslug Cardinals in High-Scoring Affair at Roger Dean Stadium

The Miami Marlins, with an 8-10 record, faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals, standing at 9-9. In a game that saw bats come alive on both sides, the Marlins emerged victorious with a final score of 10-11.

The Marlins' offense was firing on all cylinders as they racked up 13 hits throughout the game. The team's batting average stood at .333 and they managed to get on base at a .366 clip, showcasing their ability to create scoring opportunities. The third inning was particularly productive for Miami as they tallied three runs off of three hits without committing any errors.

Miami's hitters were relentless in driving in runs when it mattered most. They recorded an impressive eight RBIs with two outs, demonstrating clutch performance under pressure. The power display included two home runs which contributed to their total base count of 20 for the day.

Defensively, the Marlins committed one error but maintained a fielding percentage of .968 overall. Their pitchers faced challenges but managed to strike out seven batters across eight innings pitched while dealing with an earned run average (ERA) of nine for the game.

The bullpen had its hands full but held its ground by securing one hold despite allowing five runs—two earned and three unearned—over four and one-third innings pitched. They finished with a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) of 2.3077 and left twelve runners stranded on base by the end of their outing.

On the other side, the Cardinals put up a strong fight themselves by amassing nine hits and eleven runs while taking advantage of two errors made by Miami's defense during six innings played.

Looking ahead, fans can catch their next glimpse of action when the Marlins travel to face off against Houston Astros at CACTI Park of Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach on March 19th at 6:05 PM ET. This preseason encounter will be available for viewing via MLB.com broadcast networks.