8 games left, 5 games back. I was at the game last night, which supposedly had the third-highest attendance this year at LambChop (EDIT: you're right - it should be 'LambShank') Stadium. It was crowded, which giving away tons of tickets to teachers, firefighters, and the military would do. A crazy festive time was present, with a decided lack of Mets fans as compared to earlier games. Tonight though, no free tickets, as Sean Paul takes the Super Saturday stage after the game.
"Big Game" Sean West starts tonight against Marlins-killer John Maine.
The Mets haven't lost on the final Saturday of September since 2002. The Marlins beat the Mets last year on September 26. The Marlins won their last two September 26th games, while on September 26 the Mets have lost their last three games.
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HAPPY-RECAPPY: Fish win 9-6.
MORE: Rockies lose too.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Must-Win, Mets Edition
9 games left, 4 games back in the WC. The lost Mets would love to do to the Fish what the Fish did to them the last couple of years. It's Ricky Nolasco against Tim Redding tonight.
On September 25's both the Marlins and Mets won their last game, lost the previous two, and won the preceding two.
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LOST: Leo lets it get away as the Mets win 6-5. Colorado wins, too.
On September 25's both the Marlins and Mets won their last game, lost the previous two, and won the preceding two.
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LOST: Leo lets it get away as the Mets win 6-5. Colorado wins, too.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Must-Win Part Eight
10 games left, 5.5 games back in the WC. Cole Hamels verses the Hurk tonight. Hamels is "3-1 with a 1.43 ERA" over his last 5 starts, but is "2-5 with a 4.19 ERA in 10 starts" lifetime against the Fish. Rick gave up "a run and four hits in six innings" in his last start but allowed "nine runs in 6 1/3 innings" lifetime against the Phils. The Marlins have won in VandenHurk's last three starts.
In September 23rd games, the Phils have lost their last two after beating the Marlins in 2006, while the Marlins have lost their last five in a row.
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WIN!!!: Lidge blows another gift our way, as Ross, Chris, and Hanley combine for Jorge to tie and Brett to do the walk-off - Fish win 7-6.
In September 23rd games, the Phils have lost their last two after beating the Marlins in 2006, while the Marlins have lost their last five in a row.
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WIN!!!: Lidge blows another gift our way, as Ross, Chris, and Hanley combine for Jorge to tie and Brett to do the walk-off - Fish win 7-6.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Double Hanging-On-By-Fingernails Must-Wins
12 games left, 5 games back in the WC, Atlanta tied with the Marlins. Craig totals up the situation facing the Marlins.
The Marlins escaped Cincinatti with a 2-2 record, which at any other time of the year would have been celebrated as a vast improvement, but at this juncture almost signals disaster. And now Philly, who has owned Landshark Stadium this year, returns for three more games, two tonight.
The ancient past also reeks. The Marlins in their history have played the Phillies 4 times on September 22nd and have a 1-3 record against them (the last time was in 2006). The Fish have lost their last 3, and 4 of their last 5, September 22nd games. The Phillies have won their last 6 September 22nd games.
First game is Josh vs. Joe; second game is Anibal vs. Jamie. Time to make a new history.
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SPLITSVILLE: Marlins lose one, win one - Colorado wins.
The Marlins escaped Cincinatti with a 2-2 record, which at any other time of the year would have been celebrated as a vast improvement, but at this juncture almost signals disaster. And now Philly, who has owned Landshark Stadium this year, returns for three more games, two tonight.
The ancient past also reeks. The Marlins in their history have played the Phillies 4 times on September 22nd and have a 1-3 record against them (the last time was in 2006). The Fish have lost their last 3, and 4 of their last 5, September 22nd games. The Phillies have won their last 6 September 22nd games.
First game is Josh vs. Joe; second game is Anibal vs. Jamie. Time to make a new history.
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SPLITSVILLE: Marlins lose one, win one - Colorado wins.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Get-Out Must-Win
13 games left, 4 games back. West and Wells are on the mound today. It's a rainy day in Cincy.
The Reds won their last two, and four of their last five, September 20th games. The Marlins lost on 9/20/2008 and are 5-3 in their last 8 Septmeber 20 games.
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OUT?: Fish lose, Rockies win.
The Reds won their last two, and four of their last five, September 20th games. The Marlins lost on 9/20/2008 and are 5-3 in their last 8 Septmeber 20 games.
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OUT?: Fish lose, Rockies win.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Must-Must-Must-Win
14 games left, 4 games back. Atlanta's now a half-game behind the Marlins.
One more streak last night's game ended was the Reds' run of 57 wins when leading after eight innings. They were the only NL team this year to not blow a 9th-inning lead - until last night.
On this very special day it's best for Craig to give tonight's game preview.
Both the Reds and Fish won last September 19th. They are both 2-3 in their last 5 September 19th games.
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DID-DID-DID-WIN: Gload's homer was the difference - Marlins win 3-2.
One more streak last night's game ended was the Reds' run of 57 wins when leading after eight innings. They were the only NL team this year to not blow a 9th-inning lead - until last night.
On this very special day it's best for Craig to give tonight's game preview.
Both the Reds and Fish won last September 19th. They are both 2-3 in their last 5 September 19th games.
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DID-DID-DID-WIN: Gload's homer was the difference - Marlins win 3-2.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Cincinatti Must-Must-Win
15 games left, 5 games back. Atlanta's now a half-game ahead of the Marlins and starts a series with the Phillies tonight in Atlanta, where Philly has a 2-4 record this year. The Giants are 3.5 games back in the Wild Card and play at Dodger Stadium for the weekend, where they are 2-4 against the Dodgers this year. The WC-leading Rockies are in Arizona, where this year they are 3-3 against the Diamondbacks.
Yes, yes, the Marlins have lost 9 straight at Cincinatti. The Reds are also on a tear at home, winning their last 8 home games.
Here's hoping the Hurk's back isn't hurting, as he's back hurling tonight. Homer Bailey starts for the Reds.
The Marlins and Reds both have a 3-5 record in their last 8 September 18th games - Florida won last year, while Cincinatti's last win was in 2007.
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STREAKS-DEFEATED!: Fish win 4-3.
Yes, yes, the Marlins have lost 9 straight at Cincinatti. The Reds are also on a tear at home, winning their last 8 home games.
Here's hoping the Hurk's back isn't hurting, as he's back hurling tonight. Homer Bailey starts for the Reds.
The Marlins and Reds both have a 3-5 record in their last 8 September 18th games - Florida won last year, while Cincinatti's last win was in 2007.
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STREAKS-DEFEATED!: Fish win 4-3.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Cincinatti Must-Win
16 games left, still 4.5 games back. Colorado and San Francisco are off, but the Braves are a half-game behind the Fish and finish up with the Mets tonight. Today coolstandings.com gives the Braves a 5.6 percent chance of making the playoffs and the Marlins 4.8 percent.
Cody and Dan are on hitting streaks. Brett starts tonight in place of Cameron.
The sordid history is that the Marlins haven't won at the GAB since April of 2006 and the Reds just finished sweeping the Astros there. But the Marlins Express must continue to roll on. Anibal starts for the Fish, and the Reds start Matt Maloney, replacing Johnny Cueto.
Both the Fish and Reds in September 17th games have the exact-same win-loss record for the past five years - a win last year, preceded by four losses. They have never played each other on a September 17.
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OUCH!: Fish lose 3-2.
Cody and Dan are on hitting streaks. Brett starts tonight in place of Cameron.
The sordid history is that the Marlins haven't won at the GAB since April of 2006 and the Reds just finished sweeping the Astros there. But the Marlins Express must continue to roll on. Anibal starts for the Fish, and the Reds start Matt Maloney, replacing Johnny Cueto.
Both the Fish and Reds in September 17th games have the exact-same win-loss record for the past five years - a win last year, preceded by four losses. They have never played each other on a September 17.
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OUCH!: Fish lose 3-2.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Afternoon Must-Win
(FIXED) 17 games left, but now 4.5 games back. They're back on the right track, just got to keep it moving. Josh Johnson and Joel Pineiro are to start today.
Florida won on September 16 last year after losing three September 16ths in a row. St. Louis has lost four of their last five September 16th games - the win was in 2006.
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OW-RIGHT!: Leo looked more inclined to injure than save, but Holliday finally obliged him - Fish win 5-2!
P.O.: Cardinals pissed off over Nunez's performance. (PBPost)
Florida won on September 16 last year after losing three September 16ths in a row. St. Louis has lost four of their last five September 16th games - the win was in 2006.
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OW-RIGHT!: Leo looked more inclined to injure than save, but Holliday finally obliged him - Fish win 5-2!
P.O.: Cardinals pissed off over Nunez's performance. (PBPost)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Another Midwest Must-Win
18 games left, still 5.5 games back. The Fish are facing Cy-Young candidate Adam Wainwright, and Sean West starts for the Marlins.
Both Florida and St. Louis did not play on Sept. 15th of last year. The Marlins on 9/15's have won their last two games after losing the previous six. The Cardinals lost their last September 15th game after winning the previous four.
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WHICH-GUY-IS-CY?: Adam pitched great but Sean got a career-high 9 strikeouts and the win for the Fish!
Both Florida and St. Louis did not play on Sept. 15th of last year. The Marlins on 9/15's have won their last two games after losing the previous six. The Cardinals lost their last September 15th game after winning the previous four.
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WHICH-GUY-IS-CY?: Adam pitched great but Sean got a career-high 9 strikeouts and the win for the Fish!
Next Year's Schedule Is Out
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Monday, September 14, 2009
19 Games to Go
Firstly, Craig reports on how much it will cost to go to Marlins home games next year.
The Fish start their hopefully-improbable-rest-of-the-regular-season 6.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Philly has the night off tonight.
The Marlins are 5.5 games behind the leader Colorado and 1 game behind the Giants in the Wild Card race - Colorado and the Giants face off in San Francisco late tonight.
The Marlins tonight are in St. Louis - Nolasco and Wellemeyer start.
In September 14th games, the Marlins have won 3 of their last 4, and the Cards have lost their last 5. Both Colorado and San Francisco have gone 2-2 in their last 4 September 14th games, though that includes the Giants beating the Rocks in 2006.
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OOF!: Game was close until Lindstrom let it leave the yard - Fish lose 11-6, Colorado loses.
The Fish start their hopefully-improbable-rest-of-the-regular-season 6.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Philly has the night off tonight.
The Marlins are 5.5 games behind the leader Colorado and 1 game behind the Giants in the Wild Card race - Colorado and the Giants face off in San Francisco late tonight.
The Marlins tonight are in St. Louis - Nolasco and Wellemeyer start.
In September 14th games, the Marlins have won 3 of their last 4, and the Cards have lost their last 5. Both Colorado and San Francisco have gone 2-2 in their last 4 September 14th games, though that includes the Giants beating the Rocks in 2006.
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OOF!: Game was close until Lindstrom let it leave the yard - Fish lose 11-6, Colorado loses.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sunday in the Park
The Marlins got back to the day before yesterday in the standings, but with two less games left in the season. Time for an afternoon get-away game.
Two iffy pitchers start today - Chris Volstad and John Lannan.
The Marlins beat this team last year and in 2004. In their last 6 September 13th games the Marlins are 5-1 and the Nats/Expos are 2-4.
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GAME-CALLED: The returning rain stopped any possible comeback in the 9th - Fish lose 7-2. Colorado loses, Philly wins the early game.
Two iffy pitchers start today - Chris Volstad and John Lannan.
The Marlins beat this team last year and in 2004. In their last 6 September 13th games the Marlins are 5-1 and the Nats/Expos are 2-4.
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GAME-CALLED: The returning rain stopped any possible comeback in the 9th - Fish lose 7-2. Colorado loses, Philly wins the early game.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Saturday Stuff
Cody's doing great, Jeremy not so great, Ross and Wes are battling for the pinch-hit team record, and Marco Estrada will make his first-ever MLB start vs. Anibal.
The Marlins beat the Nationals on this date last year and in 2007.
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BOOM!: Marlins win the rain-delayed game 11-3, and fireworks go off at midnight.
The Marlins beat the Nationals on this date last year and in 2007.
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BOOM!: Marlins win the rain-delayed game 11-3, and fireworks go off at midnight.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Weekend Warriors
First, congrats to Kiko for getting his identity back. Phoenix police saw a poorly inflated tire and pulled over a guy who tried to use Calero's driver's license and social security card as ID. The guy, who's name is Oscar Corral (or is it really?), was rung up on a pile of charges. We learn two things from this - that Kiko's real name is "Enrique Calero Carrion"; and that if you want to steal someone's identity, keep your tires inflated.
The Marlins and Nats come to town, and both will be leaving after this series is over. Washington haven't won here since July 1, 2008 - sounds like a fine tradition to me.
Josh Johnson and J.D. Martin are the starters. (the J.D. stands for John Dale.)
Florida is emerging from a tough spate of September 11th games. After a win in their first season (1993) the Marlins didn't win another September 11th game until 2006 - a total of 7 losses. But the Fish won their last two September 11th games, including against the Nationals in 2007 (both teams had 9/11 off last year). The Nationals have lost 3 of their last 4 9/11 games.
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ARRRGH! Fish lose 5-3, are now 6 games behind the Phils and 6.5 behind the Rocks.
The Marlins and Nats come to town, and both will be leaving after this series is over. Washington haven't won here since July 1, 2008 - sounds like a fine tradition to me.
Josh Johnson and J.D. Martin are the starters. (the J.D. stands for John Dale.)
Florida is emerging from a tough spate of September 11th games. After a win in their first season (1993) the Marlins didn't win another September 11th game until 2006 - a total of 7 losses. But the Fish won their last two September 11th games, including against the Nationals in 2007 (both teams had 9/11 off last year). The Nationals have lost 3 of their last 4 9/11 games.
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ARRRGH! Fish lose 5-3, are now 6 games behind the Phils and 6.5 behind the Rocks.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
I'm Not Putting the 'S' Word Here
First some blogospheric notes: Craig discusses how the Hurk is doing...
And the Maniac, in these two posts (Part 1)(Part 2) reveals how Fredi's bullpen management is ass-backwards.
At this moment (5:30 PM ET) Colorado is beating Cincinatti; Philly starts later, so there's playoff implications throughout the evening.
Sean West and Bobby Parnell start in the Citi tonight.
The Marlins won 4 of their last 5 (and 8 of their last 10) September 10th games. The Mets on September 10's have won their last two after losing the previous five.
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I'M-PUTTING-IT-HERE---SWEEP!: Fish win 13-4, Phillies lose, Rockies win.
And the Maniac, in these two posts (Part 1)(Part 2) reveals how Fredi's bullpen management is ass-backwards.
At this moment (5:30 PM ET) Colorado is beating Cincinatti; Philly starts later, so there's playoff implications throughout the evening.
Sean West and Bobby Parnell start in the Citi tonight.
The Marlins won 4 of their last 5 (and 8 of their last 10) September 10th games. The Mets on September 10's have won their last two after losing the previous five.
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I'M-PUTTING-IT-HERE---SWEEP!: Fish win 13-4, Phillies lose, Rockies win.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Next Must-Win Game Tonight
Brendan, Gaby and Chris are back.
It's tough when the Fish go 3-1 in their last 4 games yet lose 1.5 games in the Wild Card standings. Ain't gonna be easy.
If you look real quick (since 5:30 PM ET) you can see the Marlins' official site promoting playoff coverage of the Isotopes, even saying the Isotopes are still the Marlins' AAA team. Oops.
It's Nolasco against Misch tonight.
Both the Mets and Marlins won last year on 9/9. The Mets, though, have won their last 3 September 9th games, while the Fish have gone .500 in their last 4.
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STATUS-QUO: Marlins win, but so do the Rockies and Phillies. The Giants lose though.
It's tough when the Fish go 3-1 in their last 4 games yet lose 1.5 games in the Wild Card standings. Ain't gonna be easy.
If you look real quick (since 5:30 PM ET) you can see the Marlins' official site promoting playoff coverage of the Isotopes, even saying the Isotopes are still the Marlins' AAA team. Oops.
It's Nolasco against Misch tonight.
Both the Mets and Marlins won last year on 9/9. The Mets, though, have won their last 3 September 9th games, while the Fish have gone .500 in their last 4.
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STATUS-QUO: Marlins win, but so do the Rockies and Phillies. The Giants lose though.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
The Mets Won't Go Quietly
First, Craig catches us up on who's returned, who's returning, who may return, and who definitely won't return.
The Marlins play 3 at Citi Field starting tonight. If you thought the Mets may be torn between giving the Marlins some payback for ruining their playoff hopes two years in a row, or holding back to get better positioning in the offseason player draft, your answer comes tonight in the form of Carlos Beltran, who returns to the Mets' starting lineup tonight ready to harpoon some fish.
The Hurk takes his rather frightening record against the Mets to the mound tonight, while Tim Redding will try to contain Cantu.
The Marlins lost their last 3 September 8th games. The Mets won their last September 8th game (which was in 2007) after losing 4 in a row (2 of those losses to the Marlins in 2003 and 2004, both Josh Beckett wins).
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AWRIGHT!: Fish win 4-2.
The Marlins play 3 at Citi Field starting tonight. If you thought the Mets may be torn between giving the Marlins some payback for ruining their playoff hopes two years in a row, or holding back to get better positioning in the offseason player draft, your answer comes tonight in the form of Carlos Beltran, who returns to the Mets' starting lineup tonight ready to harpoon some fish.
The Hurk takes his rather frightening record against the Mets to the mound tonight, while Tim Redding will try to contain Cantu.
The Marlins lost their last 3 September 8th games. The Mets won their last September 8th game (which was in 2007) after losing 4 in a row (2 of those losses to the Marlins in 2003 and 2004, both Josh Beckett wins).
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AWRIGHT!: Fish win 4-2.
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