The Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Miami Marlins in their four-game series. Arizona is now 18-21 on the season, while Miami is 16-25 and are on a 7-game losing skid. The Diamondbacks had the right combination of pitching and offense to beat sweep the Marlins, for the first time since 2007.
May 18, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder David Peralta reacts after hitting a game winning double against the Miami Marlins in the thirteenth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. The Diamondbacks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Monday:
Diamondbacks 3, Marlins 2 (F/13)
Of course the first game of this series would be the longest, and it was also Dan Jennings debut as Miami Marlins manager. Jennings was announced as manager early Monday, after Mike Redmond was let go on Sunday evening.
The 13 innings of baseball featured 15 combined hits and solid pitching from both the D-Backs and Marlins.
Diamondbacks starterRubby De La Rosa(4-2) went nine innings allowing two runs on six hits in a no-decision. Former closerAddison Reed(1-2) was given the win for hit one inning in the 12th.Enrique Burgos(1) received his first save in the 13th.
Marlins starting pitcherDan Haren(4-2) went eight innings allowing only two runs on five hits was given the no-decision.Steve Cishek(1-4) was credited with the loss after he allowed a run in the 13th.
The Diamondbacks got two runs in the 4thoff aYasmany Tomasdouble that drove inEnder InciarteandPaul Goldschmidt.David Peraltahad a pitch hit double to win the game in the 13th, scoringChris Owings.
Miami got their two runs in the 7thoff aJ.T. Realmuto(1) home run, scoringJustin Bour.
This was the Diamondbacks’ fifth extra inning game of the season.
May 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock (11) hits an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Tuesday:
Diamondbacks 4, Marlins 2
Again the Arizona Diamondbacks got out to an early lead, and again they lose it. This game was different though; the Diamondbacks were able to comeback late and win the game.
Diamondbacks’ starterJeremy Hellickson(1-3) was given the no-decision after he went six innings allowing two runs on four hits. RelieverDaniel Hudson(1-1) got credit for the win after his two innings, allowing only one hit. Enrique Burgos (2) completed the game for the save.
For Miami, starterTom Koehler(2-3) received a no-decision, allowing two runs on five hits in six and two-thirds innings. RelieverMichael Dunn(0-3) went two-thirds of an innings, allowing three hits and two runs, in the loss.
Arizona got out to an early lead in the 4th, the first David Peralta scored on aDee Gordonerror, thenNick Ahmedhad a bunt single to score Yasmany Tomas. The Marlins were able to comeback in the 6th, whenGiancarlo Stanton(12) hit his 12thhome run of the season to tie the game. The D-Backs got two runs in the 8thoff anA.J. Pollock(4) home run, that scoredMark Trumbo.
May 18, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) is tagged out attempting to steal second base by Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Chris Owings in the thirteenth inning at Marlins Park. The Diamondbacks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Wednesday:
Diamondbacks 6, Marlins 1
The Diamondbacks got a lead combined with phenomenal pitching, and ran with it, literally.
Arizona was able to steal seven bases, and A.J. Pollock had three of those with what many called a “steal-cycle.” Pollock were able to steal 2nd, 3rd, and home plate in the D-Backs win.
Diamondbacks’Chase Anderson(1-1) went into the 9thinning only allowing four hits and one run, in the win.
David Phelps(2-1) for the Marlins was given the loss after going five innings allowing four runs on five hits.
The D-Backs got out to an early lead in the 1stwith a David Peralta ground out that scored A.J. Pollock. In the 2ndNick Ahmed doubled to scoreAaron Hill, then Chase Anderson grounded out to score Nick Ahmed. Then in the 5thwith Yasmany Tomas batting Pollock stole home and Peralta stole second. The final D-Backs run came in the 9thoff a Peralta single that scored Pollock.
The only Marlins run came in the 9thoff a Giancarlo Stanton double play, Justin Bour scored.
Mar 1, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Cliff Pennington (4) poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Thursday:
Diamondbacks 7, Marlins 6
The Diamondbacks completed the sweep of the Marlins, in a game that was back and forth.
Arizona got an early run in the 1stoff a Yasmany Tomas double, scoring Ender Inciarte. The Marlins came back in the bottom of the 1stwith three runs of their own; Giancarlo Stanton singled to drive in Dee Gordon,Christian Yelichhit into a double play that scoredMarcell Ozuna, and Justin Bour singled to score Giancarlo Stanton. The D-Backs were able to get one run in the 2ndwhen Ender Inciarte singles to scoreJordan Pacheco. In the 4thAdeiny Hechavarriahit a sacrifice fly to score T.J. Realmuto, giving the Marlins a 4-2 lead.
The Diamondbacks got the lead in the 6th, with a 4-run inning. Jordan Pacheco hit a sac fly to score Yasmany Tomas,Cliff Penningtondoubled to score Mark Trumbo, Aaron Hill hit a sac fly to score Chris Owings, and Ender Inciarte singled to score Cliff Pennington. In the bottom of the 6ththe Marlins got two runs off singles by Marcell Ozuna andMartin Pradoto tie the game up at six. Finally in the 8thA.J. Pollock singled to score Cliff Pennington, and give the D-Backs a 7-6 win.
The pitching in this game was not fantastic, but the Diamondbacks bullpen was able to hold the late lead and get the team the sweep.
For the Diamondbacks, starting pitcherArchie Bradley(2-1) went five innings, allowing nine hits and four runs, got the no-decision.Andrew Chafin(2-0) was credited with the win after he went one and one-third innings of no hit baseball.Brad Ziegler(1) received the save, in the Diamondbacks win.
The Marlins’ starterMat Latos(1-4) went five and one-thirds innings allowing six runs and seven hits, credited with the no-decision.Sam Dyson(2-1) was given the loss after going only two-thirds of an inning allowing one run on two hits.
Apr 3, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Tuffy Gosewisch (9) tags Chicago Cubs center fielder Arismendy Alcantara (7) during the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The Diamondbacks will travel back to Chase Field to face the Chicago Cubs in a three game series, starting Friday at 6:40pm MT.
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