15-year Marliniversary: Cabrera’s 3-run double in eighth powers Marlins past Mets

Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images When it comes to naming the best hitter in Florida/Miami Marlins’ history, there is a strong argument to be made for Miguel Cabrera.

Cabrera is still the club’s all-time leader in batting average at .313. He also had plenty of big moments, including one that took place on this day 15 years ago. At Dolphins Stadium on Aug. 3, 2006, Cabrera came through with a three-run double to lift the Florida Marlins past the New York Mets, 4-1.

The Marlins had been 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position as Cabrera stepped in to face Aaron Heilman in the bottom of the eighth with the bases full and two outs. Catcher Miguel Olivo started the inning with a single before walks…