Rays use 10-run fifth to top Marlins

June 27, 2008

 

Carl Crawford hit two home runs to pace the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 15-3 win over the host Florida Marlins on Wednesday night.

Crawford’s second home run started the 10-run fifth inning that put the game out of reach. He finished the night with a career-high five RBI. Rookie third baseman Evan Longroia added three hits and three RBI, including his 13th home run of the season.

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Marlins Hang On To Win

June 22, 2008

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The Marlins won Saturday’s game against the Oakland Athletics 6-4 after escaping a bases loaded jam in the 9th.   Dan Uggla put the team ahead by 3 in the top of the inning, and Jorge Cantu saved the day with a diving stop with the bases loaded and a 2 run lead in the bottom half of the inning to clinch the win.   The fish are now one game behind the Phillies in the N.L. East.

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Extra Tough Loss in Oakland

June 21, 2008

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The Marlins fell to the Oakland Athletics on Friday by the score of 7-6 in 11 innings.  Following two comebacks by the Marlins in the 8th and 9th innings, the A’s brought home the winning run after an error by Luis Gonzalez in left field.   The fish stayed two back of the Philadelphia Phillies as the first place team in the NL East lost as well.

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Marlins Within Two of First

June 19, 2008

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The Marlins closed the gap to 2 games in the National League East with a 8-3 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.  The win gave the Marlins a series win in their first ever visit to Seattle and ended a string of 20 games in 20 days.   With the win, the fish are now 39-33 and have won three of their last four games.

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Fish Drop Close Decision

June 18, 2008

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On Tuesday, the Marlins dropped game 2 of their series against the Seattle Mariners 5-4.   Down by 4 runs early, the fish fought back but fell a run short.   With the loss, the team remained 3 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the N.L. East.   Scott Olsen made the start and struggled before exiting in the 5th inning.

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