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sports2 years ago

Marlins Rally to Overcome Cardinals' Late-Inning Misfire

The Miami Marlins, managed by former Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker, orchestrated a late-inning comeback to erase a two-run deficit and defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4. Pinch-hitter Yuli Gurriel delivered a game-tying hit, and Jon Berti's speed helped break the tie and give the Marlins the lead. Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas had a strong outing but walked two batters in the seventh inning, leading to the Marlins' rally. The Cardinals' bullpen faltered once again, resulting in another blown save.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#blown-save#cardinals#late-inning-comeback
sports2 years ago

Nolan Gorman's Pinch-Hit Home Run Secures Cardinals' Victory Over Red Sox.

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman hit a pinch-hit two-run home run off Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning to secure an 8-6 victory. Gorman, who leads the team in home runs and RBIs, had been left on the bench due to the Red Sox starting a left-handed pitcher. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol played the matchups and inserted right-handed hitters into his lineup instead of Gorman, but brought him in as a "weapon" off the bench. Gorman's homer showed the potential impact of having him available in key moments.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#home-run#kenley-jansen#nolan-gorman
sports2 years ago

After 13 years, Pirates' Drew Maggi finally makes MLB debut at age 33.

Drew Maggi, a 33-year-old infielder, made his major league debut as a pinch hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out in his lone at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Maggi had played 1,155 games across 13 minor league seasons before getting called up earlier this week. He has a career .254 average with 978 hits, 45 home runs, 354 RBIs, and 222 stolen bases in the minors since being drafted by the Pirates in 2010.

via ESPN|
#drew-maggi#minor-league#mlb-debut