4/05/06: Marlins vs Astros

[Porter]

Florida Marlins (1-1) vs. Houston Astros (1-1)

Minute Maid Park @ 5:05 PM PDT
TV: Fox Sports FL, SW

Brian Moheler vs. Wandy Rodriguez


The Marlins are coming of a butt-raping of Andy Pettite in the way of a 11-2 win over the Stros. Rodriguez is starting in place of Brandon Backe, who is still recovering after receiving an anti-inflammatory injection due to back pain. Backe, who threw a full side session Tuesday at about 80 percent, is scheduled to make his season debut on Friday.

[Porter]

I think the Marlins are either going to be absymal or really decent, we will see.

[Porter]

Im going to try and get some game threads going in the Marlins thread as well.

[Porter]

- H. Ramirez walked
- J. Hermida singled to right, H. Ramirez to second
- M. Cabrera grounded into double play second to shortstop to first, H. Ramirez to third, J. Hermida out at second

[MarinersFan87]

- H. Ramirez walked

HanRam for ROY!

[Porter]

- J. Willingham singled to center, H. Ramirez scored
- M. Jacobs flied out to center
- End of Inning (1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors)

Josh Willingham has been off to a great start so far this season.

Marlins lead 1-0

[Porter]

- C. Biggio doubled to left
- W. Taveras sacrificed to third, C. Biggio to third
- L. Berkman homered to deep left, C. Biggio scored

Berkman looking like he maybe healthy again. If so, i like the revamped Stros offense.

[MarinersFan87]

A healthy Lance + last year's Ensberg would make for a killer MOTO. Both are questionable though, plus there are still a lot of holes in that lineup.

[Porter]

It would be very benefical if it does happen.

[Porter]

- M. Ensberg walked
- P. Wilson homered to deep right, M. Ensberg scored
- J. Lane fouled out to right

4-1 Stros, Man if Preston Wilson gets back to forum.

[Porter]

Im going to run home. so if i miss parts of this game can someone pick this up please. Its still Astros 4, Marlins 1.

[Providence A's]

wow, this is a horrible pitching matchup...I thought Wandy was the Astros #5? He's the #3? wow...that's sad.

[griffeyfan3]

Man i am really impressed with this core group of youngsters for the Marlins, especially Hanley Ramirez, what a great young talent.

[Porter]

Bot 2nd: Houston
- C. Biggio singled to center, A. Everett scored
- L. Berkman singled to left, L. Berkman out at second, C. Biggio scored
Top 4th: Florida
- D. Uggla doubled to left, M. Cabrera scored, J. Willingham to third
Top 5th: Florida
- M. Cabrera singled to right center, H. Ramirez scored, J. Hermida to third
- J. Willingham hit sacrifice fly to right, J. Hermida scored

Its currently 6-4 Stros, Thats what happened while i was away.

[Kingdom]

All it takes is Chlamida, Ramirez, Willingham, Jacobs, and Cabrera to get hot and roll. They have some talent in the rotation. They have garbage in the pen.