Caleb Smith dominates to earn first career win

Caleb Smith tossed a gem, Miguel Rojas homered for the fourth time this season, and the Marlins (9-18) defeated the Colorado Rockies (15-14), 3-0. It gives them their second straight series win.

Smith earned his first win in the majors. KKKKKKKKKaleBB allowed zero runs, two hits and one walk, while also striking out nine in seven innings pitched.

Scuffling rookie Lewis Brinson helped the team get off to a quick start, as he singled home Brian Anderson in the bottom of the second to give Miami a 1-0 lead. Rojas padded the lead in the fourth with his solo shot to left. Another insurance run crossed the plate in the eighth, when Bryan Holaday scored on Starlin Castro’s sacrifice fly, thanks to a creative slide around home plate. Brad Ziegler then came in to close, converting his third save of the season.

The Marlins won their second straight series over a 2017 playoff team. They’ve now won four of their last five games overall.

The starting pitching staff has been red-hot recently, holding opposing batters to a .161 batting average over the last seven games. Colorado only totaled two runs in this series.

The Marlins will look to continue their strong play starting Monday, as they host the Philadelphia Phillies to close out the homestand. Jake Arrieta will pitch for Philadelphia, while Dan Straily makes his season debut on the mound for the Fish.

Source: FanGraphs

Kingfish: Caleb Smith (.409 WPA)

Flounder: Nolan Arenado (-.109)

Play of the game: Miguel Rojas home run (.103)

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