MIAMI (AP) — Logan Gilbert stored up his run of spectacular begins, Julio Rodríguez hit his first main league homer and the Seattle Mariners ended Miami’s seven-game successful streak, beating the Marlins 7-3 Sunday.
J.P. Crawford additionally homered whereas Jesse Winker had three hits and two RBIs for the Mariners, who snapped a four-game skid.
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Making his first begin towards an NL membership, Gilbert (4-0) held the Marlins hitless till Jon Berti’s two-out single within the fifth. The 24-year-old righty was lifted after permitting Brian Anderson’s solo homer with two outs within the sixth.
“I just wanted to finish strong, he had a good swing,” Gilbert stated of Anderson’s shot. “That stuff happens, but yeah, I wasn’t too happy with it.”
Gilbert allowed three hits, walked 4 and struck out 5. He exited with a 0.64 ERA by 5 begins. The blast by Anderson was the primary earned run Gilbert allowed since season debut towards Minnesota April 9.
“They had some good at-bats, long at-bats,” Gilbert stated. “Made me work out there. I just tried to stay in the zone, stay aggressive and keep at it.”
Rodríguez’s three-run drive towards Sandy Alcantara (2-1) landed on the left-center area walkway and made it 5-0 within the sixth. Crawford hit a two-out double and the Marlins deliberately walked Abraham Toro to face Rodríguez, who started the day with a .205 common.
“Words can’t describe how I feel,” Rodríguez stated. “It was a beautiful moment and at the moment it happened. Very exciting. This home run means much more to me because it helped us rebound from the losses and against a good club and starter like Sandy Alcantara.”
Rodríguez had by no means encountered the scenario of getting an opponent deliberately stroll the previous batter to face him.
“That was the first and that’s what they got,” Rodríguez stated. “If they wanted the challenge with me, I’m going to give you the challenge. I said, ‘if you want it, let’s go.’/”
Marlins supervisor Don Mattingly defended the choice to pitch to Rodríguez.
“Toro had already got a hit to drive in a run earlier off a changeup,” Mattingly stated. “The number wasn’t really that close for us, but I also know this kid is a talented young kid that’s going to be really good. You hate to get him excited and all, but I mean it’s just such a better matchup for Sandy from that standpoint.”
Berti scored from third on Jorge Soler’s infield single towards Mariners reliever Andres Muñoz within the seventh.
Winker’s two-run single within the ninth made it 7-2. Miami’s Jorge Soler hit his third homer within the backside half.
The Mariners completed the Florida leg of their nine-game highway journey 2-4 with Gilbert successful each outings towards Tampa Bay and Miami.
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“Nice win today against a quality opponent,” Seattle supervisor Scott Servais stated. “The guys over there can really pitch. We got our hands full here in Florida and I think it’s time for us to get out of Florida.”
Crawford’s solo shot within the second gave Seattle a 1-0 lead. Crawford, who prolonged his hitting streak to 10 video games, drove Alcantara’s fastball into the Mariners’ bullpen in right-center for his fourth homer.
Seattle stretched its benefit on Toro’s run-scoring single within the fourth.
Alcantara allowed 5 runs, six hits, struck out six and walked 4 in 5 2/3 innings. It was Alcantara’s shortest outing since his opening day begin of 5 innings towards San Francisco.
BARK IN THE PARK
Sunday’s attendance of 16,741 included spectators with 232 pet canines. The arfs and barks had been noticeable from the higher deck part all through the sport. The Marlins plan one other three pet-welcome promotions this season.
ALMOST FELL TO THE MARLINS
Seattle chosen Gilbert with the 14th choose of the 2018 novice draft, one forward of Miami’s spot. The Marlins drafted outfielder Conor Scott, who was dealt to Pittsburgh within the offseason for catcher Jacob Stallings.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mariners: RHP Sergio Romo (proper shoulder irritation) has thrown a bullpen session and may enhance his workload to a minor league look quickly.
Marlins: IF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (abdomen discomfort) was a late scratch however pinch hit and singled within the eighth.
UP NEXT
Mariners: LHP Marco Gonzales (1-2, 3.86) averted a severe damage after getting hit on the wrist off a line drive in his earlier outing and can begin the opener of a collection towards Houston on Monday night time.
Marlins: RHP Pablo López (2-0, 0.39) will try and proceed his glorious April within the opener of a three-game house collection towards Arizona on Monday night time. López has pitched 18 scoreless innings going into the sport.
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