MLB
Boone
The greatest moments from the New York - Boston rivalry
At
13 greatest sports moments from 'Adventure Time'
Sheamus
The 10 biggest WWE Championship shockers
Packers
10 unlikely stadiums that deserve to host a Super Bowl
Coed
Gallery: Champions League Final WAG-off

Winning Streak Snapped

Found May 08, 2012 on MarlinsBaseball.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Anibal Sanchez,  Omar Infante,  Ryan Webb,  John Buck,  Logan Morrison,  Greg Dobbs,  Josh Johnson,  Lucas Harrell
TEAMS: Miami Marlins,  Houston Astros
Bravesmarlins_7a99
The Miami Marlins saw their seven game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday with a 3-2 loss to the Houston Astros.   Miami which has already guaranteed their best nine game road trip ever was leading late but ultimately could not seal down the victory.   The loss moved the Marlins back to .500 at 15-15 and prevented the team from reaching two games over .500 for the first time this season. Anibal Sanchez was far from the reason for the loss as he went seven innings in which there were no earned runs scored.   Two runs did come home via a pair of Omar Infante errors on one play with the bases loaded.  The normally sure-handed second baseman had trouble fielding the ball and then threw it away to turn a two run lead into a tie.    Sanchez struck out eight and walked two while allowing five hits.   Sanchez now leads the National League in strikeouts with 46.  The seven innings in this no-decision lowered his E.R.A to 2.01.   Ryan Webb took the loss as he allowed the eventual game w...
Original Story: http://www.marlinsbaseball.com/2012/0... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Carlos Zambrano Reborn in Miami

Via Fangraphs  |  May 08, 2012
Through all the tirades and tantrums that marred his eventual exit from Chicago, it can be easy to forget Carlos Zambrano is just 30 years old. This season, Zambrano is showing the world that he just might have something left in the tank. Through 41 innings, Zambrano is the proud owner of a 1.98 ERA. Despite his effectiveness, he wasn’t rewarded with his first victory of the season...
BLIZZARD OF OZZ

Ozzie lashes out over Castro question

Via The Victory Formation  |  May 08, 2012

A follow-up question about the Fidel Castro incident set off the Marlins manager, causing him to do what he does best: curse up a storm. 

Fish Take Series in 12th

Via MarlinsBaseball.com  |  May 10, 2012
The Miami Marlins seven game winning streak ended a day earlier but that didn’t stop the team from getting back on the right side with a 5-3 win in twelve innings over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.     Miami is now over .500 once again after completing an 8-1 trip which was the best nine game road trip in Marlins’ history. Josh Johnson wasn’t at his best but he looked...

Dropped in batting order, Bonifacio finally gets an extra-base hit

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  May 10, 2012
Struggling Miami Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio was dropped in the batting order from second to seventh Wednesday, and it seems to have paid off. Bonifacio went 2-for-6. More important, the Marlins won 5-3 in 12 innings at Houston to cap their best road trip ever at 8-1. Bonifacio's second hit of the game was a double, which was his first extra-base hit of the season...

Marlins' Johnson believes he's inches away from solving slump

Via Pro Sports Daily  |  May 09, 2012
The Miami Marlins have been getting terrific starts from just about everyone in their rotation. Everyone except Josh Johnson, the two-time All Star who was expected to be the ace. Johnson makes his next start Wednesday in Houston with an 0-3 record and a 6.61 ERA. He is eager to bounce back from the shortest start of his career, when he was tagged for six runs in 2 2/3 innings...

Carlos Zambrano gets his first win as a Miami Marlin, time for the fans to leave him be

Via hardballchat.com  |  May 09, 2012
Sometimes locally oriented sports writers are like representative politicians. They advance the aims and opinions of the sports market with facts and linguistic skills that the average citizen may not be able to conjure. However, much like politicians rely on their voters, a writer has to oft times read the pulse of the people. Online forums and MLB.com comment boxes...

Marlins 5, Astros 3(12)

Via Fox Sports  |  May 10, 2012
Omar Infante's bases-loaded two RBI single in the 12th inning lifted the Miami Marlins to a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. Logan Morrison singled in the 12th before a walk by Giancarlo Stanton. Greg Dobbs grounded into a force out at second and left runners on the corners. Reliever David Carpenter (0-2) walked John Buck with two outs to load the bases and...

Zambrano throws three-hitter at Astros

Via Fox Sports  |  May 07, 2012
Carlos Zambrano pitched a three-hitter for his first win of the season and Giancarlo Stanton extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run homer, leading the Miami Marlins to their seventh straight win with a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Stanton's homer into the Crawford Boxes in left field put Miami up 2-0 in the fourth inning and gives him...

Marlins 4, Astros 0

Via Fox Sports  |  May 07, 2012
Carlos Zambrano pitched a three-hitter for his first win of the season and Giancarlo Stanton extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run homer, leading the Miami Marlins to their seventh straight win with a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Stanton's homer into the Crawford Boxes in left field put Miami up 2-0 in the fourth inning and gives him...

Ramirez gives up season-high runs in loss

Via Fox Sports Houston  |  May 07, 2012
HOUSTON (AP) -- Carlos Zambrano pitched a three-hitter for his first win of the season and Giancarlo Stanton extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run homer, leading the Miami Marlins to their seventh straight win with a 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Stanton's homer into the Crawford Boxes in left field put Miami up 2-0 in the fourth inning...

What You Need to Know: Tuesday, May 8 by Daniel Rathman

Via Baseball Prospectus  |  May 08, 2012
The Monday Takeaway When the Marlins embarked on their nine-game road trip to San Francisco, San Diego, and Houston, manager Ozzie Guillen’s team was a disappointing 7-15. Seven games in, Miami has improved to 14-15, going from an early afterthought to within 3 ½ games of the division-leading Nationals. Here are the Marlins’ runs allowed totals during this road trip: 1...

Marlins look to keep rolling against Astros

Via Fox Sports Florida  |  May 08, 2012
Tune into FOX Sports Florida at 7:30 p.m. to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Houston Astros. Despite having a flashy new ballpark, the Miami Marlins are playing their best baseball on the road. The Marlins look to remain perfect on their current trip with an eighth consecutive victory Tuesday night against the Houston Astros. While Miami (15-14) is 6-5 at its new ballpark...

Marlins try to end road trip with win in Houston

Via Fox Sports Florida  |  May 09, 2012
Tune into FOX Sports Florida at 7:30 p.m. to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Houston Astros. With Miami's longest winning streak of the season now in the past, the Marlins hope Josh Johnson can get back on track and help prevent the team from beginning a slide in the wrong direction. The Marlins look to bounce back from their first defeat this month when they conclude...

Record aside, Astros ready to battle every day

Via Fox Sports Houston  |  May 10, 2012
HOUSTON Sometimes there is accomplishment even in defeat, something the Astros made clear as they concluded their nine-game home stand with an extra-inning loss to the Marlins Wednesday night. On Tuesday night they rallied against long odds and Marlins right-hander Anibal Sanchez to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, then nearly did so again in the series finale before falling...

2012 Fantasy Baseball, Brett Talley's "The Rubber" Week 6: Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings

Via The Fantasy Fix  |  May 08, 2012
Anibal Sanchez (credits below) 1. Roy Halladay (Philadelphia Phillies, 100% owned) 2. Cliff Lee (Philadelphia Phillies, 100% owned) 3. Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers, 100% owned) 4. Cole Hamels (Philadelphia Phillies, 100% owned) 5. CC Sabathia (New York Yankees, 100% owned) 6. Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers, 100% owned) 7. Zack Greinke (Milwaukee Brewers, 100% owned...
THE MLB HOT 40
1
Miguel Cabrera
Pitch to Cabrera at your own risk
2
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper on that triple over his head: "I don’t want to hit the frickin’ wall full-on."
3
Mike Trout
Video: Mike Trout hits home run estimated at 463 ft
4
Ike Davis
MLB Scout On Davis: Would Have Been Better Served Going To Minors Last Season
5
Jose Canseco
Former slugger Canseco denies sexual assault charges
6
Terry Francona
Francona meets with ex-boss Lucchino
7
Don Mattingly
Dodgers have recently become one of the most clutch teams in the MLB, all for Don Mattingly
8
Zack Wheeler
Team Source On Wheeler: “He’s Ready”
9
Kevin Gausman
Orioles load up Kevin Gausman’s locker with powdered sugar donuts
10
Matt Harvey
MLB Denies Mets Appeal On Harvey Run
11
Nate McLouth
Nate McLouth nearly hit by flying bottle of beer (GIF)
12
Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter utilizes ‘Phillip’ alias for coffee order at Starbucks (photos)
13
Chase Utley
Utley to DL with Mild Oblique Strain
14
Clay Buchholz
Clay Buchholz Battles Through Shaky First Inning to Earn Team-Leading Seventh Win (Video)
15
Cliff Lee
Player Profile: Cliff Lee
16
Brandon Inge
Brandon Inge skates around Pirates clubhouse dressed as Mario Lemieux (Video)
17
Evan Gattis
Could Braves Trade Evan Gattis?
18
Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen interviews Anthony Bourdain (Video)
19
David Ortiz
Your Morning Dump...where Ortiz's heel looked A-OK when stealing third.
20
Jesus Montero
Jesus Montero sent to AAA, no longer viewed as MLB caliber catcher
21
Koji Uehara
Video: Uehara Smacks Victorino
22
Matt Kemp
Matt Kemp Will Donate $1,000 Per Home Run To Oklahoma Tornado Victims
23
Ryan Vogelsong
Vogelsong is out: a look at his replacement options
24
Jaime Garcia
Cardinals' Jaime Garcia requires season-ending surgery
25
Jacoby Ellsbury
Jacoby Ellsbury’s Struggle in Leadoff Spot Result of Change in Swing Motion (Video)
26
David Price
Rays will take their time with David Price
27
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez sells Miami mansion for a cool $30 million, $15 million profit
28
Shane Victorino
Red Sox' Shane Victorino out with hamstring injury
29
BJ Upton
Time to bench B.J. Upton?
30
Ryan Dempster
Your Morning Dump...where Dempster is down in the dumps
31
Michael Bourn
BLOOPER: Michael Bourn turns routine fly ball into home run
32
Jon Lester
Your Morning Dump...where Lester doesn't care for Chicago
33
John Danks
Danks hopes to return to White Sox this week
34
Will Middlebrooks
Will Middlebrooks Out With Lower Back Spasms
35
Hiroki Kuroda
Looking To Kuroda Takes The Sting Out Of Last Night's Yankees Loss
36
Tyler Lyons
Tyler Lyons, Andy Rincon and Dizzy Dean
37
Michael Pineda
If healthy and not reeking of booze, Michael Pineda will make a great Yankee this summer in the Bronx
38
Jered Weaver
Jered Weaver to rejoin Angels next week
39
Adam Jones
Adam Jones, Manny Machado Wear All-Denim Suits After Beating Yankees (Photo)
40
Burch Smith
San Diego Padres Option RHP Burch Smith To Tucson
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.