Post Game Late Heroics Lift Fish over Cardinals, 4-1

Matt Wilson · September 5th, 2008, 11:52 PM

Ricky Nolasco continued his stellar streak of strong outings Friday

Dan Uggla singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Florida Marlins beat the reeling St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Friday night.

The Cardinals blew their major league-leading 30th save chance on Mike Jacobs’ 29th homer off rookie Chris Perez with one out in the ninth. Jacobs’ shot to center field on a low fastball was his first in 70 career at-bats against St. Louis pitching. Uggla’s hit came off an 0-2 fastball from another rookie, Jason Motte.

Cody Ross added an RBI single off Motte and Uggla scored when right fielder Felipe Lopez bobbled the transfer before he could make a throw.

The 22-year-old Perez, who replaced Jason Isringhausen as the closer in early August, has blown save opportunities in his last two appearances after converting six in a row. He took the loss Wednesday in a 4-3 setback at Arizona that concluded a 1-5 trip.

Florida’s 11th-inning rally was fueled by a little luck. Hanley Ramirez hit a leadoff single against Ryan Franklin (5-6) and John Baker ended up with a hit on a bunt that stayed just inside the line while rolling almost all the way to third, putting two men on. The Cardinals missed a shot at a double play when shortstop Cesar Izturis bobbled Jorge Cantu’s grounder, settling for a forceout.

The Cardinals are 6-11 in extra innings, with the loss total leading the majors.

Arthur Rhodes (2-0) allowed a hit in a scoreless 10th and Matt Lindstrom finished for his first career save, helping the Marlins win consecutive games for the first time since July 30-31.

Braden Looper threw four-hit ball into the eighth, Albert Pujols doubled twice and Adam Kennedy had an RBI single in the seventh for St. Louis. Kennedy has 29 RBIs on the year, but is 3-for-5 with three RBIs against Florida.

Looper bounced back after he matched career highs in runs allowed (eight) and hits (11) while allowing three home runs in a loss at Houston in his previous outing. He struck out six, one off his season best, in 7 1-3 innings with no walks.

Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco allowed only three hits and one runner into scoring position, inducing 10 easy flyball outs, until the seventh. Pujols doubled off the base of the left-field wall, making him 7-for-10 against Nolasco, and scored without a play on Kennedy’s hit.

The Cardinals missed a chance for more when right fielder Jeremy Hermida threw out Kennedy trying for third on Yadier Molina’s single.

Uggla helps Marlins beat Cardinals in 11 innings - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

Count Bass D · September 6th, 2008, 12:22 AM

Ricky went 7, struck out 4, walked none, allowed one run.

This guy is gonna be good.

Matt Wilson · September 6th, 2008, 12:26 AM

Ricky was absolute money tonight. Stayed ahead in the count and managed a badass lineup.

Ice Man · September 6th, 2008, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Count Bass D

Ricky went 7, struck out 4, walked none, allowed one run.

This guy is gonna be good.

LETS TRADE HIM BECAUSE SCOTT OLSEN IS BETTARZ.

FishFF · September 6th, 2008, 12:42 AM

Sellzzz Higgh on the 5'er

BeefWillingham · September 6th, 2008, 01:21 AM

Why no pop in?

Count Bass D · September 6th, 2008, 01:39 AM

Can we please put an end to the baiting and what not? We get it. We know both sides arguments. It's getting beaten to death now.

BeefWillingham · September 6th, 2008, 01:43 AM

The pop in is more related to his antics than Nolasco

FishFF · September 6th, 2008, 02:19 AM

Waa

Blackout Pact · September 6th, 2008, 05:19 AM

Solid outing by Ricky. I'll take it.

Swift · September 6th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by BeefWillingham

Why no pop in?

Because I've got better things to do than sit on a message board on Friday night.

BeefWillingham · September 6th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Swift

Because I've got better things to do than sit on a message board on Friday night.

Yeah, Im sure you wouldve popped in if it had been Thursday

(Bets you popped in last Friday)

JJ · September 6th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Swift

Because I've got better things to do than sit on a message board on Friday night.

So cool.

bobbob1313 · September 6th, 2008, 02:20 PM

I have your baby in me, nolasco!

September 5th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt Wilson One..Two..One..WHEW! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,040 T&B $: 26,078 Reputation: 1832919 My Teams:	Late Heroics Lift Fish over Cardinals, 4-1 Ricky Nolasco continued his stellar streak of strong outings Friday Dan Uggla singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Florida Marlins beat the reeling St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Friday night. The Cardinals blew their major league-leading 30th save chance on Mike Jacobs’ 29th homer off rookie Chris Perez with one out in the ninth. Jacobs’ shot to center field on a low fastball was his first in 70 career at-bats against St. Louis pitching. Uggla’s hit came off an 0-2 fastball from another rookie, Jason Motte. Cody Ross added an RBI single off Motte and Uggla scored when right fielder Felipe Lopez bobbled the transfer before he could make a throw. The 22-year-old Perez, who replaced Jason Isringhausen as the closer in early August, has blown save opportunities in his last two appearances after converting six in a row. He took the loss Wednesday in a 4-3 setback at Arizona that concluded a 1-5 trip. Florida’s 11th-inning rally was fueled by a little luck. Hanley Ramirez hit a leadoff single against Ryan Franklin (5-6) and John Baker ended up with a hit on a bunt that stayed just inside the line while rolling almost all the way to third, putting two men on. The Cardinals missed a shot at a double play when shortstop Cesar Izturis bobbled Jorge Cantu’s grounder, settling for a forceout. The Cardinals are 6-11 in extra innings, with the loss total leading the majors. Arthur Rhodes (2-0) allowed a hit in a scoreless 10th and Matt Lindstrom finished for his first career save, helping the Marlins win consecutive games for the first time since July 30-31. Braden Looper threw four-hit ball into the eighth, Albert Pujols doubled twice and Adam Kennedy had an RBI single in the seventh for St. Louis. Kennedy has 29 RBIs on the year, but is 3-for-5 with three RBIs against Florida. Looper bounced back after he matched career highs in runs allowed (eight) and hits (11) while allowing three home runs in a loss at Houston in his previous outing. He struck out six, one off his season best, in 7 1-3 innings with no walks. Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco allowed only three hits and one runner into scoring position, inducing 10 easy flyball outs, until the seventh. Pujols doubled off the base of the left-field wall, making him 7-for-10 against Nolasco, and scored without a play on Kennedy’s hit. The Cardinals missed a chance for more when right fielder Jeremy Hermida threw out Kennedy trying for third on Yadier Molina’s single. Uggla helps Marlins beat Cardinals in 11 innings - MLB - Yahoo! Sports Last edited by JJ; September 7th, 2008 at 02:46 PM.

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September 6th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Count Bass D Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,532 T&B $: 1,328 Reputation: 1562525	Ricky went 7, struck out 4, walked none, allowed one run. This guy is gonna be good.

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Matt Wilson One..Two..One..WHEW! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,040 T&B $: 26,078 Reputation: 1832919 My Teams:	Ricky was absolute money tonight. Stayed ahead in the count and managed a badass lineup.

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September 6th, 2008, 01:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Count Bass D Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,532 T&B $: 1,328 Reputation: 1562525	Can we please put an end to the baiting and what not? We get it. We know both sides arguments. It's getting beaten to death now.

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BeefWillingham All-Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boca Posts: 6,850 T&B $: 5,334 Reputation: 3896553 My Teams:	The pop in is more related to his antics than Nolasco

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Blackout Pact Better Life Than Anyone Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,057 T&B $: 167 Reputation: 209146 My Teams:	Solid outing by Ricky. I'll take it.

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