PHILADELPHIA (CBSMiami/AP) — The Miami Marlins played their long awaited season opener Friday night in Philadelphia and it was a smashing success to start the 60 game season.
Sandy Alcantara pitched neatly into the seventh for the Marlins allowing two runs — one earned — and three hits, striking out seven in 6 2/3 innings.
The bats opened up in the 6th, breaking a tie as Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run homer off Aaron Nola, which was part of a 4 run inning.
The Marlins win their opener, 5 -2 over the Phillies, spoiling manager Joe Girardi’s first game in Philadelphia.