Miami Marlins routs Oakland Athletics 7-2
Game Summary
Miami Marlins topped Oakland Athletics 7-2. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Miami Marlins's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 3rd. Miami Marlins pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Otto Lopez led Miami Marlins's offense, going 3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara threw 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K and earned the win.
Carlos Cortes led Oakland Athletics's offense, going 2-for-4. Oakland Athletics reliever José Suarez threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara: 8.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 8 K, 1 BB (100 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.00 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 1.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K (ERA 9.00).
Oakland Athletics starter Aaron Civale: 4.2 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 6 K, 2 BB (84 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.3 IP, 3 ER, 1 K (ERA 6.23).
Hitting Analysis
Miami Marlins: 13 H, 7 RBI (team AVG 0.371). 5 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Liam Hicks (3-for-5), Kyle Stowers (2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Otto Lopez (3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Joe Mack (2-for-5, 1 HR).
Oakland Athletics: 8 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.250).
Multi-hit games: Carlos Cortes (2-for-4), Henry Bolte (2-for-4), Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (2-for-3).