Marlins' Late Rally Falls Short in Extra Innings: Can Miami Reclaim Momentum?
The Miami Marlins, with a record of 6-20, faced off against the Atlanta Braves, who held a 17-6 record. The contest extended into extra innings at Truist Park in Atlanta, where the Marlins were edged out with a final score of 3-4.
In an intense matchup that saw both teams fighting for every run, the Marlins put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short. The team managed to gather seven hits throughout the game and maintained a perfect fielding percentage with zero errors. A notable moment came in the second inning when Miami scored their first run to briefly tie the game. However, it was in the ninth inning where they showed true resilience by adding two more runs to their tally due to an error by the Braves and pushing the game into extras.
Miami's hitting statistics reflected their struggle at bat with an average of .194 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .256. Despite these challenges, they showcased power by achieving two extra-base hits and one home run over thirty-six at-bats (AB). Their performance on bases was efficient as well; they succeeded in stealing one base while not getting caught during any attempt.
The bullpen pitchers for Miami displayed strong control over their pitches with an earned run average (ERA) of 0.0 across six and one-third innings pitched (IP), striking out seven batters along the way. Unfortunately, it was not enough as Tanner Scott from Marlins' bullpen took home his fourth loss after allowing one unearned run during his time on mound.
On defense, Miami executed four double plays which contributed significantly to keeping them within reach throughout ten innings played under clear skies with temperatures hovering around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Braves secured victory through consistent scoring early on and holding onto their lead despite late pressure from Miami's lineup. A.J. Minter earned his fourth win for Atlanta after pitching effectively against Marlins' hitters.
Looking ahead for Marlins fans eager to support their team: The next game is scheduled at loanDepot park against Washington Nationals on April 26th at 7:10 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). Fans can catch this upcoming match broadcasted live on MASN2 network.