Jesús Sánchez’s Two-Run Homer Leads Miami Marlins to Victory Against St. Louis Cardinals
In a thrilling game on Wednesday night, Jesús Sánchez’s powerful swing propelled the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Sánchez’s two-run homer in the third inning proved to be the deciding factor, as the Marlins continued their impressive run with their 10th win in 13 games and their 17th win in their last 22 road games.
The Marlins’ victory was also thanks to a strong performance from pitcher Cal Quantrill, who pitched five solid innings, giving up only three hits and two walks while striking out three. Quantrill’s impressive outing earned him his fourth win of the season, improving his record to 4-8.
The Marlins have been on a hot streak lately, and their success on the road has been particularly noteworthy. With this win, they have now won 17 of their last 22 games away from home, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league.
The Cardinals put up a tough fight, but ultimately could not overcome the Marlins’ strong offense and Quantrill’s dominant pitching. The Marlins’ victory is a testament to their determination and skill, and they show no signs of slowing down as they continue to climb the ranks in the league.
Miami Marlins Beat St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 Behind Sánchez’s Two-Run Homer
In a dominant performance, the Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday night. The Marlins have been on a hot streak, winning 10 of their last 13 games and 17 of their last 22 on the road.
Cal Quantrill was the star of the game, pitching five strong innings and only giving up three hits and two walks while striking out three. After Tyler Phillips’ solid relief performance, Ronny Henriquez came in to close out the eighth inning with a crucial strikeout of Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado.
The Marlins’ offense was led by Jesús Sánchez, who hit a two-run homer in the third inning off of Miles Mikolas. Otto Lopez also had a strong showing with two hits for Miami.
Despite the Cardinals’ efforts, they were unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going 0 for 8 in those situations.
The key moment of the game came in the fifth inning when Quantrill struck out Brendan Donovan with the bases loaded and two outs.
Miami’s impressive performance has led them to win five consecutive series and hold a record of 15-18-2 this season.
The Cardinals have yet to announce a starter for their game on Friday against the San Diego Padres, while Nick Pavetta is set to pitch for the Padres. The Marlins will return home to face the New York Yankees on Friday, with both teams yet to announce their starting pitchers.
Don’t miss out on the action as the Marlins continue their hot streak and the Cardinals look to bounce back. Stay tuned for more updates on the MLB season.
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