PLAYERS:
Mat Latos,
Josh Johnson,
Mark Buehrle,
Jose Reyes,
Emilio Bonifacio,
Hanley Ramirez,
Omar Infante,
John Buck,
Ricky Nolasco,
Heath Bell
TEAMS: Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds
TEAMS: Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds
After totaling seven hits in their first two games, the fans of the brand new Miami Marlins were ready to divulge themselves to panic. After all, this was a team that had speed at the top of the order, superb power in the middle, and enough at the bottom to lift up the stars. After decent but not ace-like performances by P’s Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle resulting in one total run of support, the Miami Marlins finally emerged in a big way against Cincinnati Reds ace Mat Latos and their high powered lineup.
Leadoff sparks SS Jose Reyes and CF Emilio Bonifacio each collected hits and runs while 3B Hanley Ramirez hit his first home run of the season. The biggest accomplishments went to RF Giancarlo Stanton and 2B Omar Infante, who respectively totaled six hits, four of them extra base hits, and four RBI’s with Infante falling a single short of the cycle. For good measure, power hitting C John Buck threw in a two run blast, his first as well.
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