Caleb Smith struck out eight over six shutout four-hit innings for the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. He put 65-of-100 over the plate, and walked only two. In hindsight, Marlins manager Don Mattingly should have let him pitch a little longer. The club made a late charge to try and challenge the Royals, but it was too little, too late in the end. In the long run, it may actually help the Marlins acquire a slightly better draft pick.
The bullpen is one of many weaknesses pervading the Miami Marlins roster, but it may be the most glaring.