Incident with Daniel Weathers
On Saturday, Miami Marlins pitcher Daniel Weathers experienced a frightening incident when he suffered a foul tip to the face during an at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite receiving medical attention from trainers and being examined by team doctors, Weathers continued to pitch for three innings.
Weathers’ Performance
- Weathers threw 54 pitches during his outing.
- He allowed three earned runs, recorded one walk, and achieved one strikeout.
- He was replaced by reliever A.J. Puk in the fourth inning after giving up two hits and allowing both inherited runners to score.
Game Progression
The Dodgers took an early lead, scoring two runs off Marlins starter Braxton Garrett before adding four more runs off reliever Tanner Scott.
Key Highlights:
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Garrett’s Performance:
- Pitched four innings.
- Allowed five earned runs.
- Struck out seven batters.
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Scott’s Struggles:
- Gave up four hits, including back-to-back home runs from Trayce Thompson and Will Smith.
- Exited the game due to injury.
Late Game Comeback
Despite the early deficit, Miami showed resilience in the later innings:
- In the fifth inning, Fortes singled home a run for his second hit of the day.
- In the sixth inning, Fortes doubled in another run before scoring on an RBI single from Bryan De La Cruz.
- This cut LA’s lead down to 8-3 as Miami managed a total of six runs over the final five frames.
Conclusion
Although the late surge was not enough for Miami to secure a victory, it demonstrated the team’s resilience in the face of significant adversity early in the game. The Marlins continue their series against the Dodgers at LoanDepot Park this weekend.
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