Fish Stripes · Aug 20, 2022
MIA 1, LAD 2; Clock strikes midnight on Marlins’ bid for upset win
The headline doesn’t quite work because this game was played in Los Angeles. Yes, it was around midnight back on the east coast when newly recalled Jerar Encarnación connected on a two-strike, two-out, run-scoring double to break up the scoreless tie and give the Marlins the lead. Different time zone, though.
Cut me some slack as I meander through my first game recap article of the month.
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.For nearly two hours of game action prior to Encarnación’s critical hit, Jesús Luzardo matched zeroes with All-Star Tyler Anderson. That’s no small feat considering the talent discrepancy between the Marlins and Dodgers starting lineups.