I am not going to have a recap of this series because sadly, I didn't watch a single game :(. Had work at the time of the games all week. My internet also went out for a couple of days.
But here's the preview for the rest of the Astros-Marlins series. Marlins won the first game 4-3 behind a strong effort of Ricky Nolasco. There will be more about this game in the series recap.
NL East Standings
| Tm | W | L | Win% | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 5 | 2 | .714 | – |
| FLA | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 |
| ATL | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| WSH | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| NYM | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Five-year Run PF*: 0.98
Five-year HR PF*: 1.04
Stadium Dimensions:
Left Field: 315 ft.
Left-Center: 362
Deep Left-Center: 404
Center Field: 436
Right-Center: 373
Right Field: 326
Five-year Run PF*: 0.98
Five-year HR PF*: 1.04
Stadium Dimensions:
Left Field: 315 ft.
Left-Center: 362
Deep Left-Center: 404
Center Field: 436
Right-Center: 373
Right Field: 326
*Five-year regressed park factors provided by Patriot here
Projected Pitching Matchups
April 8: Ricky Nolasco vs Wandy Rodriguez
April 9: Javier Vazquez vs. Bud Norris
April 10: Anibal Sanchez vs. J.A. Happ
April 9: Javier Vazquez vs. Bud Norris
April 10: Anibal Sanchez vs. J.A. Happ
Marlins projected lineup:
Coghlan, CF
Infante, 2B
Stanton RFSanchez, 1B
Morrison, LF
Buck, C
Murphy, SS
Bonifacio, 3B
Marlins could very well sweep this series. But this will only happen if the Marlins get a bounce back outing from Javier Vazquez. Nolasco's strong start got the bullpen the rest they needed and they should be ready to go tonight in case of Vazquez's struggles.
The Marlins lost Hanley Ramirez to injury on a routine ground ball double play opportunity. The slide by Bill Hall is questionable. Here's the play in question: Hanley day to day with left leg bruise. It's very unlikely that Hanley will play for the next couple of days. He will be re-evaluated upon his arrival to the stadium today. Let's hope for the best Marlins fans!
Over at MarlinManiac, Michael will be doing his weekly game chat. If you would like to join, it would be great. I missed the first one last Friday, but I am hoping to join him as well on Sunday at 3pm. Go here to check it out: MarlinsManiac.
Here's also a look at how the Marlins rank against the rest of the league when talking about hitting and pitching after 7 games:
Prediction: Marlins will sweep the series going into two big series early on, with the Braves and Phillies.
Here's also a look at how the Marlins rank against the rest of the league when talking about hitting and pitching after 7 games:
Prediction: Marlins will sweep the series going into two big series early on, with the Braves and Phillies.
2011 REGULAR SEASON RANKINGS
Hitting:
RUNS 29 (16th Overall)
BATTING AVERAGE .280 (8th Overall)
ON BASE PERCENTAGE: .345 (9th Overall)
SLUGGING PC: .417 (14th Overall)
Pitching:
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