Florida opened up the 3 game series against the Atlanta Braves in a 7-5 9th inning loss. The loss is the 2nd in a row for the Marlins. They now look at a 31-25 record and sit in the number 2 spot in the NL East.
The game was tied until the bottom of the 10th inning when the Atlanta Braves collected 2 runs to take the 7-5 victory. Jeremy Hermida had a good game for the Marlins despite the loss going 2-for-4 including a triple, 2 RBI, a run scored and a walk. The 2 RBI give him 28 for the season and the triple was his 2nd of the year. Dan Uggla also had a nice game hitting 2 doubles and going 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored. The doubles give him 21 for the season and his batting average now stnads at .297. Luis Gonzalez chipped in as well going 2-for-5 with 1 RBI. The RBI is his 22nd this season and his batting average is now .302.
Scott Olsen took the mound for the Marlins and pitched a solid 6 inning allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks and 4 K’s. He didn’t receive the win for his effort though because the Braves were leading when he left. Kevin Gregg came in to close out the game but had a little trouble and was given his 3rd blown save. The loss went to Logan Kensing who never made it through an out but gave up 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 walk which were the result of a home run. His record now stands at 3-1 with a 4.00 ERA.
Would have been a good win if the fish could have held on. They were down 4-3 when they entered the 9th inning and they put together 2 runs to take a 5-4 lead. Unfortunately the Braves didn’t give up and the got 1 run in the bottom of the 9th to tie it at 5, then got 2 runs to take the 7-5 win. Game 2 will take place on Tuesday with the Marlins looking to even the series.
