Marlins Drop Another To Reds

May 14, 2008

After their win streak was snapped on Monday, the Marlins lost a 2nd consecutive game to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday by the score of 5-3. Rookie of the Year candidate, Edinson Volquez made the start for the Reds and gave the fish the same treatment he’s been giving Major League teams all year on his way to his 6th win. Mark Hendrickson started for the Marlins and only last 5 innings in a game where he struggled with his control.

Hendrickson gave up 4 earned runs in his five innings of work that also included 5 walks and 4 strikeouts. He was charged with the loss ending his undefeated streak of decisions that had been ongoing ever since his 2nd start of the year. This was Hendrickson’s first loss since Opening Day vs the New York Mets. Doug Waechter pitched 2 innings of relief in which he gave up 1 earned run. Matt Lindstrom threw a scoreless inning which was his 3rd consecutive appearance with a perfect frame of work.

The bats were mostly quiet for the Marlins on Tuesday. Cody Ross hit a home run, his 3rd of the season. Dan Uggla continued to swing a hot bat with a 2 hit day. Alfredo Amezaga also had 2 hits in this game. Hendrickson added two hits of his own raising his average to .316 for the season.

The series will continue on Wednesday as Ricky Nolasco toes the rubber for the Marlins. Bronson Arroyo will be on the mound for the Reds.

Written by Larry Walansky · Filed Under News
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