Confidence by our pitchers.
I have said all season long our talented pitchers have lacked confidence to get easy outs and put some innings in their arms. Tonight's game proved if a young pitcher has run support, he'll get batters out.
Josh Johnson (3-2, 2.78) gave the Marlins bullpen somewhat of a rest Wednesday night as he produced a four hit performance in six innings pitched (his longest on the season). He was given support by 11 Marlin runs, led by Miguel Cabrera's four hits, two RBI and solo jack to left-center field.
The game was blown open in bottom half of the seventh inning when the Fish unloaded three runs by a Cabrera double, Josh Willingham single, and Joe Borchard single. Timely hitting proved to be our strength tonight.
Borchard's three run homer in the eighth, his first as a Marlin, put the game out of reach despite a two run rally by the Braves in the ninth. Borchard ended the game with four RBI and two hits.
Pitching Matchup to Close the Series
Don't miss the rubber match of this series as Dontrelle Willis (1-3, 5.15) squares off against Braves ace Tim Hudson (2-3, 5.09). Okay, so you're saying their stats don't make them look like quality pitchers, but it's an early season.
German to the DL
According to FloridaMarlins.com, Franklyn German will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with tendinitis in his right shoulder. Pitcher Logan Kensing will be called back up from AAA Albuquerque. Kensing is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA for the Isotopes.
Crazy Stat of the Night
Edgar Renteria's box score read Ab-4 H- 0
His hitless performance ended a 24 game hitting steak.
I have said all season long our talented pitchers have lacked confidence to get easy outs and put some innings in their arms. Tonight's game proved if a young pitcher has run support, he'll get batters out.
Josh Johnson (3-2, 2.78) gave the Marlins bullpen somewhat of a rest Wednesday night as he produced a four hit performance in six innings pitched (his longest on the season). He was given support by 11 Marlin runs, led by Miguel Cabrera's four hits, two RBI and solo jack to left-center field.
The game was blown open in bottom half of the seventh inning when the Fish unloaded three runs by a Cabrera double, Josh Willingham single, and Joe Borchard single. Timely hitting proved to be our strength tonight.
Borchard's three run homer in the eighth, his first as a Marlin, put the game out of reach despite a two run rally by the Braves in the ninth. Borchard ended the game with four RBI and two hits.
Pitching Matchup to Close the Series
Don't miss the rubber match of this series as Dontrelle Willis (1-3, 5.15) squares off against Braves ace Tim Hudson (2-3, 5.09). Okay, so you're saying their stats don't make them look like quality pitchers, but it's an early season.
German to the DL
According to FloridaMarlins.com, Franklyn German will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with tendinitis in his right shoulder. Pitcher Logan Kensing will be called back up from AAA Albuquerque. Kensing is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA for the Isotopes.
Crazy Stat of the Night
Edgar Renteria's box score read Ab-4 H- 0
His hitless performance ended a 24 game hitting steak.
