Marlins-Phillies Recap

Impressed by:Logan Morrison and Anibal Sanchez

Depressed by:Omar Infante and Javier Vazquez

The Marlins came out on top in game 1 of the series with a 4-3 win. Game 2 was PPD due to rain. In game 3, the Marlins blew opportunities to tie the game as well as take the lead. The Phillies came out on top 3-2.

Here are some notes from the series:

• Javier Vazquez was unimpressive again. He lasted all but 5 innings and gave up just 3 earned runs. However he allowed 5 hits and walked 4. Vazquez was only able to strike out 1 hitter. Those numbers are a far cry from what the Marlins expected and need out of him.
• A crucial moment for the Marlins in this game was when Roy Oswalt injured himself on a bunt. He had to come out of the game warming up before the next inning and the Marlins took full advantage.
• The Marlins bullpen came in and did a spectacular job in 4 innings. They didn't allow any runs and gave the Marlins a chance to win the game.
• Another encouraging sign from this series was Anibal. After a struggle in the first, Sanchez settled down and was able to complete 6 innings (throwing 113 pitches). He struck out 8. However it should be noted that Anibal walked 4 and gave up 6 hits. He needs to improve on that.
• Logan Morrison dropped a fly ball in this game that went as an error and later on scored the game winning run for the Phillies Sunday.
• Infante was a major disappointment Sunday as well. He had a chance with runners on 1st and 3rd in the seventh with one out, but he grounded into a double play. A run would have given the Marlins a lead. In the 9th, he had another chance this time with runners on 2nd and 3rd two outs. This time he got out again and the Marlins lost the ball game.