Stat Wrap 6/14: Marlins Take Series, Win 5-2

A Jeff Mathis grand slam. Truly, there are no words.

But that’s exactly what happened in an action packed first inning that saw the Marlins officially protest the game on a play that was ultimately reviewed, and plate five runs; it’s always nice when your pitcher has to hold a bat before throwing a pitch. On a night where countless at-bats for both sides died on the Petco Park warning track courtesy of that cool but homer-killing San Diego air, Mathis of all people would be the first and only hitter to deposit a souvenir into the seats. The Marlins beat the Padres 5-2 Tuesday night in San Diego.

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Pitching-wise, Marlins starter Tom Koehler remained effectively in command through six innings, notching 8 Ks and surrendering only two runs in a quality start. Drew Pomeranz had a great night minus that first frame, and that Jeff Mathis blast was the last bit of offense Miami put on the board the rest of the night. Martin Prado continued his hot hitting, and three scoreless innings from the top of the bullpen trifecta- Kyle Barraclough, David Phelps, and A.J. Ramos secured the victory.

The Fish will look to sweep in a Wednesday afternoon showdown with Justin Nicolino on the hill.

And now we Stat Wrap:

Ichiro Watch: Plenty in attendance clearly to see him, but 0 for 1 pinch-hitting.
Jeff Mathis made his first 2016 homer count, with a first inning grand slam.
The Marlins had just three hits after a three-hit, five run first inning.
From the first inning on, the Marlins were playing under protest.
Martin Prado went 2 for 5, and has an 8-game hitting streak.
A.J. Ramos posted his 20th save of the season; that’s one off the MLB lead.
Kyle Barraclough and David Phelps combined for two hitless innings.
Tom Koehler improved to 5-6 on the year, with an 8K QS with only 2 ER.
Giancarlo Stanton had a hit! Scorching double on a 1 for 3 night.

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