Marlins continue getaway day dominance

On Wednesday, seven different Marlins players recorded multiple hits! That included Jesús Sánchez snapping a 35-day homerless drought. Braxton Garrett (5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 88 pitches/56 pitches) was solid and has issued only three walks through his first four starts of the season. Nick Gordon assisted him with an incredible play in left field to throw out Fernando Tatís Jr. The Marlins won, 9-1. It was tied for their second-largest margin of victory this season.

Down on the farm, Triple-A Jacksonville lost, 12-1. Rehabbing Avisaíl García played the full game as the Jumbo Shrimp designated hitter, striking out three times and drawing a walk. INF Xavier Edwards went 2-for-3 with a walk and turned three double plays at shortstop. Double-A Pensacola won, 1-0, courtesy of a ninth-inning RBI single from INF/C Bennett Hostetler. High-A Beloit played 19 innings of baseball, winning 6-5 and losing 2-0. Batting leadoff for both games of the doubleheader, INF Yiddi Cappe went 5-for-10 at the plate. Low-A Jupiter won, 13-8. Lots of offensive standouts, especially C Ryan Ignoffo (3-for-4, 2 BB). FCL Marlins lost, 2-1. RHP Jesse Bergin returned to game action for the first time since September 2021. RHP Juan De La Cruz (3.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K) ought to be on his way up to the Hammerheads very soon.

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🔷 The Marlins have a 10-8 record in series finales this season compared to 10-29 in all other games. Particularly when wrapping up a road series, they have thrived, going 7-2 under those circumstances with blowout wins in St. Louis, Oakland and now San Diego.

🔷 Through 18 Marlins series, @Nicholas Milton has gained sole possession of first place on the Prediction Time leaderboard. Make series predictions with us all season long when you become a Fish On First SuperSub.

🔷 Jacksonville RHP Elvis Alvarado, one of the hardest throwers in the Marlins organization, struggled early in the season, but has since thrown 10 consecutive no-hit innings. Alvarado suffered an apparent injury on Tuesday. Still, I like his chances of debuting for the Fish before season's end.

🔷 TicketRev and the Marlins announced a multi-year extension to their Make Your Pitch partnership. New for the 2024 season, fans can upgrade their current seats to an improved location on the day of a game through technology that "prioritizes fan flexibility and team profitability."

🔷 Elsewhere around baseball, old friend Jorge López was designated for assignment by the Mets after tossing his glove into the stands and showing no remorse during his postgame interview. López had been performing very well prior to his last three outings, so I would not be shocked if another team claims him off waivers. Longtime infielder David Fletcher made his first professional start as a pitcher for Triple-A Gwinnett and it actually went okay (5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 72 pitches/48 strikes). He threw 83% knuckleballs. The White Sox have lost eight in a row. Their 15-42 record is five games worse than the Marlins or any other MLB team.

🔷 Today's MiLB schedule:

• Triple-A Jacksonville vs. Durham, 7:05 p.m. ET
• Double-A Pensacola at Biloxi, 7:35 p.m. ET
• High-A Beloit vs. Dayton, 7:35 p.m. ET
• Low-A Jupiter at Daytona, 6:35 p.m. ET
• FCL Marlins at FCL Mets, 12:00 p.m. ET

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