Good Stat Day

The MSM decided to report the good numbers the Marlins are putting out, like...

"The Marlins entered Monday with a cumulative record of 8-4 against teams that owned three of the worst records in the National League -- the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals.

"Last season, the Marlins posted a better winning percentage against winning teams (.449) than they did against those with losing records (.415). They also went 19-18 against the four postseason teams from the NL." (MiamiHerald)

"The Marlins were 5-0 in one-run games entering Monday, tied with the Rockies for the best record in the majors. The Red Sox (4-0) are the only other team that has not lost a one-run game...

"The Marlins have come from behind in eight of their 10 wins, including wiping out three three-run deficits." (PalmBeachPost)

"Entering Monday's game against the Pirates, the Marlins were pacing the circuit with a .408 average (29 for 71) when putting the first pitch in play. No other NL team had a higher slugging percentage in those situations than the Marlins (.817). Only the Rockies (.425) had a higher on-base percentage (eight points higher)....

"Through the first 18 games last season, the bullpen was 0-5 with a 3.94 ERA, 79 hits, 42 walks and 60 strikeouts in 77 2/3 innings. This year the bullpen is 4-2 with a 3.21 ERA, 64 hits, 30 walks and 46 strikeouts in 70 innings. (SunSentinel)