Fish Stripes - Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Randy Wolf struggles in 8-6 lossCovering the Marlins every day in our own wayhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52814/Screen_Shot_2018-12-07_at_12.32.35_PM..png2014-06-14T19:23:51-04:00http://www.fishstripes.com/rss/stream/55747932014-06-14T19:23:51-04:002014-06-14T19:23:51-04:00MLB Scores: Miami Marlins 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 8
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<p>The Miami Marlins fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Saturday afternoon. Randy Wolf struggled on the mound while Charlie Morton pitched well for the Pirates. </p> <p>After a 13 inning loss on Friday, the <a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Marlins</a> fell to the <a href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> 8-6 on Saturday afternoon in game two of the three game series.</p>
<p>Pittsburgh got on the board against Marlins starter <span>Randy Wolf</span> in the top of the second. <span>Jordy Mercer</span> opened the frame with a home run to left center field, and after the Pirates loaded the bases, <span>Gregory Polanco</span> added an RBI on a fielder's choice to give the Pirates a 2-0 edge. Wolf was able to induce a double play ball to end the inning.</p>
<p>Andrew McCutchen's three run home run to left field in the top of the fourth extended Pittsburgh's lead to five runs against Wolf, who struggled to find the strike zone with his offspeed pitches.</p>
<p>After three solid innings from Pirates starter <span>Charlie Morton</span>, Miami was able to score a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth. <span>Garrett Jones</span> walked and scored on a <span>Marcell Ozuna</span> triple down the right field line, and <span>J.T. Realmuto</span> hit a ground ball up the middle to make it a 5-2 contest.</p>
<p>Wolf was pulled after four innings, during which he gave up nine hits and five runs while walking and striking out two.</p>
<p><span>Kevin Slowey</span> was the first to relieve Wolf, but Slowey's inability to keep the ball down in the zone led to a three run top of the fifth that gave the Pirates a six run lead.</p>
<p><span>Bryan Morris</span> added two scoreless innings of relief and <span>Mike Dunn</span> worked a scoreless ninth for the Marlins before Marcell Ozuna and Jeff Baker each hit two run home runs. Miami will look to bounce back in the final game of the series on Sunday afternoon.</p>
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<p><b>Attendance</b>: 21,195</p>
<p><b>Hero of The Game</b>: Marcell Ozuna (.140 WPA)</p>
<p><b>Goat of The Game</b>: Randy Wolf (-.294 WPA)</p>
<p><b>Play of The Game</b>: Andrew McCutchen homered. Chris Stewart and Gregory Polanco scored.</p>
https://www.fishstripes.com/2014/6/14/5810630/mlb-scores-miami-marlins-6-pittsburgh-pirates-8Scott Gelman2014-06-14T14:38:01-04:002014-06-14T14:38:01-04:00Marlins vs. Pirates: Game 67 Thread and Ichthy
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<p>The Miami Marlins will look to bounce back from Friday's extra inning loss to the Pirates in game two of the three game set with Pittsburgh. Randy Wolf will be on the mound for the Marlins.</p> <p><span>Coming off of Friday's extra innings loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fishstripes.com/">Marlins</a> will look to bounce back in game two of the three game series on Saturday afternoon. Randy Wolf will face off against <span>Charlie Morton</span> in the late afternoon contest.</span></p>
<h5>Pitching Matchup</h5>
<table border="0" class="sbn-data-table"><tbody> <tr class="ui-state-even"> <th><font face="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">PROJ ERA</font></th> <th><font face="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">FIP</font></th> <th><font face="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">ERA</font></th> <th><font face="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">MARLINS</font></th> <th>Pirates</th> <th><font face="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">ERA</font></th> <th><font face="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">FIP</font></th> <th><font face="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif" color="#000000">PROJ ERA</font></th> </tr> <tr class="ui-state-odd"> <td>4.27</td> <td>3.27</td> <td>4.15</td> <td>Wolf</td> <td>Morton</td> <td>3.14</td> <td>3.78</td> <td>3.92<br><br> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
<p><span>Randy Wolf's</span> rotation spot may be in jeopardy as <span>Andrew Heaney</span> continues to pitch well in Triple-A, but it will be Wolf who will take the mound against the Pirates on Saturday. In his last start against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a>, Wolf went five and two third innings, giving up four runs while walking one and striking out a pair.</p>
<p>Charlie Morton, whose last start was also against the Cubs, went seven innings and gave up one run while striking out seven facing Chicago.</p>
<h5>Lineups</h5>
<div class="pane sports_data_widget lineup clearfix"> <h3>Today's Lineups</h3> <div class="lineup"><table class="zebra" cellspacing="0"> <thead> <tr> <th align="left">PITTSBURGH PIRATES</th> <th align="left">MIAMI MARLINS</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"> <span>Gregory Polanco</span> - RF</td> <td class="td-first td-name"> <span>Rafael Furcal</span> - 2B</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"> <span>Starling Marte</span> - LF</td> <td class="td-first td-name"> <span>Reed Johnson</span> - LF</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">A. McCutchen - CF</td> <td class="td-first td-name">G. Stanton - RF</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"> <span>Gaby Sanchez</span> - 1B</td> <td class="td-first td-name"> <span>Casey McGehee</span> - 3B</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"> <span>Josh Harrison</span> - 2B</td> <td class="td-first td-name"> <span>Garrett Jones</span> - 1B</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"> <span>Jordy Mercer</span> - SS</td> <td class="td-first td-name"> <span>Marcell Ozuna</span> - CF</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"> <span>Pedro Alvarez</span> - 3B</td> <td class="td-first td-name"> <span>J.T. Realmuto</span> - C</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"> <span>Chris Stewart</span> - C</td> <td class="td-first td-name">A. Hechavarria - SS</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Charlie Morton - RHP</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Randy Wolf - LHP</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </div>
<p>A late offensive rally kept the Marlins in Friday's game, and will be key facing Morton. Rafael Furcal remains in the leadoff spot, with Reed Johnson getting the start in left field. J.T. Realmuto gets the start behind the plate, with <span>Adeiny Hechavarria</span> sliding back into the eight spot.</p>
<p>Former Marlin <span>Gaby Sanchez</span> gets the start at first base for the Pirates, with <span>Chris Stewart</span> starting behind the plate and Josh Harrison managing second base.</p>
<h5>Notes</h5>
<p>-Will the bullpen play a role? Miami's bullpen was taxed on Friday, and a lengthy start by Wolf would likely be ideal.</p>
<p>-<span>Christian Yelich</span> is not in the lineup after suffering back spasms on Friday night.</p>
<p><strong>Bold Prediction: Pirates def. Marlins 3-1</strong></p>
https://www.fishstripes.com/2014/6/14/5810248/miami-marlins-vs-pittsburgh-pirates-game-67-thread-and-ichthyomancyScott Gelman