Fish Stripes · May 13, 2021
The Marlins are saving their best for the last minute
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty ImagesWednesday’s 3-2 Marlins win against the D-Backs was something rare for the Fish: all of their run production came in the first two innings. They sent rookie pitcher Matt Peacock to the showers early, but failed to add to their lead against the bullpen.
The overall trend through the team’s first 36 games has been quite the opposite. Ordinarily, the Marlins get off to slow starts, eventually coming to life when relief pitchers take the mound. These splits are extreme...and difficult to explain.