Recipe For a Sweep
1 opponent that sucks real bad1 whole bunch of hitting
An overabundance of run-scoring
a pinch of real good relief pitching
1 broom
Directions: Win first two games of series. Mix above ingredients thoroughly. Bake at 375 for 3 ½ hours, or until Mets fans can no longer be heard in the stands. Garnish with broom. Serve immediately.
The Marlins were once again in line for a sweep as they faced the Mets Thursday night at Citi Field, and after the bullpen blew their chance Sunday against the Nats, it was nice to see them actually execute the sweep this time.
For the second night in a row, the Marlins had a nice start to the game. The Fish batted around in the first inning and tagged Bobby Parnell with three runs. They went on to score single runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings, and Parnell's night was over after giving up six runs (five earned) through five.
Sean West was on the mound for the Marlins, and didn't have his best start, only lasting through four innings. Sean gave up two runs in the fourth inning, and in the bottom of the fifth, he put two runners in scoring position with nobody out. With the Fish up 6-2 and the Mets threatening, Fredi decided to end Sean's night.
The Hopper relieved West and pitched two innings for the Fish. Burke allowed just two hits, singles in the fifth that scored both the runners he inherited from West. After those two runs, which were tagged to Sean, the bullpen did not allow another run in the game.
Once Parnell's night was finished, the Fish didn't stop the fun there, but proceeded to have a field day with the Mets bullpen. The Marlins scored another seven runs off New York's relievers to ensure that our brooms would not have to be flung into a closet or hurled off a balcony in a fit of rage, as they had been in Florida's last series.
The Marlins obviously had a great night offensively, and clobbered the Mets with 13 runs on 16 hits. Nick Johnson drove in four of those runs, while Hanley, Cody and Helms each had two RBI in the game. Dan Uggla added to the show when he went deep in the third inning for his 27th home run on the year.
With the Marlins victory, The Hopper logged his seventh win of the season, and for the first time since they were 11-1 in April, the Fish find themselves ten games over .500.
Oh. And thanks to the Nationals not blowing it, the Marlins also gained a game on the Phillies. Not that we're paying attention to that.
Just wanted to drop in and say hi :) I LOVE your statement under the blog title, it made me giggle!:) Plus, how clever is it that you made this a recipe! I love it! xoxo http://diamondgirl55.mlblogs.com
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P.S Do you guys still have the Marlins Dancers? I remember your team was the only team that had a professional dance team and wanted to audition :) With this economy I was wondering if you still had those girls or not.
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Hey kelly, whats up? Still loving the blog since i found it. What a season...days of too much high fiving and days where i need an ambulance for a heart attack....but how great is it that postseason hope is still so alive. just when all seems lost they reel you back in! Im loving this season, and ive never felt so hyped and excited. Even if we win the WS ill still be so sad when its over. Look at all the great teams that wish they had our records. MLB network predicted we would have what, 67 wins? Philly better beware.... Its still so amazing to really hand it to the amazin's. We'll see whats up 10 games from now. -chris
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Hey, I figured out how to change my nickname. Now I'm recognizable! Hi Gamefish!
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Kelly, Nick really did have a good night and so did Batting Avg leader Hanley Ramirez. How is the attitude in the dugout lately? I know there was some spat a few games back. Resolved?
The Fish are Fighting for that playoff spot. Luck to you.
Buz - http://buzblog.mlblogs.com/
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