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Last night’s game
Baseball’s hottest hitter versus a bullpen in flux is a situation that often ends predictably. Such was the case Tuesday night when Matt Carpenter took an Elieser Hernandez pitch deep in the eighth inning for what would turn out to be the game-winning home run.
Prior to that, Pablo López was outstanding:
Pablo López tosses a career-high 7 innings, allowing 2 ER on 4 hits.
— Wells Dusenbury (@DuseReport) August 8, 2018
✅1st #Marlins starter to go more than 6 IP since July 22
✅Has allowed 3 ER in past 13 IP
✅He's only 22
Mattingly offered his thoughts on the performance:
.@Marlins manager Don Mattingly talks about the strong performance from Pablo Lopez, the defensive efforts of Derek Dietrich, and coming up with big plays in key moments. #JustGettinStarted #MLB pic.twitter.com/OvEXsZogmI
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) August 8, 2018
Other news:
That “bullpen in flux” I mentioned earlier? Yeah, Kyle Barraclough has been removed from the closer’s role and replaced by the dreaded committee.
The Herald asks who might emerge to lead it.
Kyle Barraclough is out as the Marlins’ closer. Here are possible options to replace him. https://t.co/MZ9NzRMmh2 pic.twitter.com/XICWlRVyZr
— Miami Herald Sports (@HeraldSports) August 7, 2018
The Cardinals, you may remember, are the current employers of one Marcell Ozuna, who is making his first trip to Marlins Park as a visitor.
On the farm:
In brighter news Marlins AA SP @NickNeidert K’d 13 batters tonight. Part of the Dee Gordon trade to Seattle. He’s been great.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) August 5, 2018
In addition to the above tweet, it’s been a big week for the Process, as several recent promotees are finding early success with their new teams.
already two hits for Pompey in his first @GoHammerheads game. #Kentucky #Marlins https://t.co/omTPifyHlb
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) August 7, 2018
Today’s game:
The rubber match of the series takes place tonight at 7:10 p.m., pitting “El Profe” Trevor Richards (3-6) against John Gant (3-4).
Here’s how they stack up:
A look at tomorrow's starters as the @Marlins look to take Game 3 of the series. #JustGettinStarted #MLB pic.twitter.com/z8qy0WtbPZ
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) August 8, 2018