Rain, rain makes the game(s) go away

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Miami Marlins fans salivating for the opportunity to enjoy 18 innings of spring training baseball on Sunday have to make alternate arrangements. Not one, but both split-squad contests that the Marlins had been scheduled to play were called off due to rain.

Miami's 1:05 ET matchup versus the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium was canceled shortly after its planned start time. A.J. Puk, slated to make his second spring start in that contest, was then announced as the starter in the then-still-on game against the Nationals at CACTI Ballpark of the Palm Beaches (taking priority over NRI Yonny Chirinos). Manager Skip Schumaker and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. were going to make the trip from Jupiter to West Palm Beach for Puk's start. 

Alas, precipitation caused problems there as well.

Neither of these games will be made up at a later date. Weather permitting, the Marlins hope to play 20 more Grapefruit League exhibitions in the coming weeks. They've posted a 2-3-3 record through the first eight contests.

Looking Ahead

Miami is expected to be back in action Monday when they'll host the New York Yankees in Jupiter at 6:40 ET. Puk will get the starting nod and be relieved by Edward Cabrera, who was originally lined up to start. Be sure to follow along here at Fish On First for all future updates.