This Day in Marlins History: April 7

1994

Marlins 1, Dodgers 0

Chris Hammond (1-0, 0.00) threw 7 2/3 shutout four-hit innings against the Dodgers, striking out six and walking two in front of 30,027 at Dodger Stadium. The Marlins victory, their first of the season, pushed their record to 1-2 for the year.

Bryan Harvey collected his first save with 1 1/3 flawless innings, despite inheriting a baserunner in the eighth. Benito Santiago hit a single and a double, and one-of-two Jeff Conine singles brought home the only run in the game, Jerry Browne with a first inning score.

1995

Jerry Browne and Terry Pendleton signed to one-year contracts to play for the Marlins. Browne played in 77 games that season for the Marlins, hitting .255/.346/.293 in the last of his 10 major league seasons.

Already 34-years-old, Pendleton hit .290/.339/.439 for Florida with 14 round-trippers and 78 RBI at the hot corner.

1996

Giants 14, Marlins 7

The Giants topped the Dolphins Marlins by a touchdown with 19,842 at Joe Robbie Stadium to drop Florida to 2-4 for the year. Mark Carreon hit two doubles and two home runs for six RBI to pace San Francisco’s offense.

Andre Dawson and Jeff Conine both turned in four-hit performances in defeat for the Marlins, who also got multi-hit games from Terry Pendleton and Alex Arias. John Burkett (0-1, 5.11) lost by surrendering eight runs (seven earned) in 4 1/3 innings.

Lefty-hitting outfielder Magneuris Sierra joined the Marlins via trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for Marcell Ozuna following the 2017 campaign. He came over with pitchers Daniel Castano, Zac Gallen (since flipped for Jazz Chisholm) and Sandy Alcantara. Turning 24-years-old today, Sierra is hoping to break “camp” with the parent club. Out of options, if he doesn’t make the cut he’ll likely get picked up via waiver wire by some speed-lacking team.

1998

Phillies 9, Marlins 8, 10 innings

Rafael Medina started for the Marlins and earned no decision with five runs given up in five innings. Florida torched opposing starter Garrett Stephenson for seven runs in 4 2/3 innings before getting stymied by Philadelphia’s relief corps. Jesus Sanchez (0-1, 6.75) took the loss by allowing two hits and two walks in the bottom of the 10th.

With 41,158 on hand at Veteran’s Stadium, Derrek Lee collected five RBI but still managed to be on the losing team. Lee hit a homer (1) and added an RBI-groundout. Charles Johnson (2) also went deep in a losing effort. Craig Counsell and Edgar Renteria both collected a pair of singles for the Marlins, who dropped to 1-7 for the season.

1999

Mets 6, Marlins 0

The Marlins dropped to 1-2 with 13,845 in the house at Pro Player Stadium. Tim Hyers led the Marlins offense with a pair of singles, and Bruce Aven collected the only extra base hit with a double as Florida struggled to collect just six hits.

Jesus Sanchez (0-1, 3.60) started and struck out six in five innings, allowing two runs but taking the loss. Brian Edmondson and Antonio Alfonseca also each gave up a pair of runs.

2000

Marlins 4, Rockies 3

With 13,803 on hand at Pro Player Stadium, the Marlins pushed to 3-2 with a win against the Rockies. Preston Wilson got the Marlins on the board with a sixth-inning RBI-double, and Kevin Millar followed soon thereafter with a three-run homer.

Brad Penny (1-0, 1.29) earned the victory after giving up just one run in seven innings and striking out three batters versus only two walks and six hits. Antonio Alfonseca collected his second save of the season, striking out a batter in a perfect ninth to drop his seasonal ERA to 15.00. Yeah it was a rough first week for him.

2001

Marlins 8,  Braves 0

Ryan Dempster (1-0, 2.45) got the Marlins their first win of 2001 with six scoreless innings. He allowed five walks and four hits while whiffing four Braves. Ricky Bones and Vladimir Nunez worked the final three innings and allowed a hit each but didn’t let anyone cross the plate for a combo shutout over former Marlins pitcher John Burkett.

Preston Wilson went three-for-four with two runs and an RBI to pace Florida’s offense. Cliff Floyd and Charles Johnson each had a pair of hits, including three RBI for Johnson.

2002

Phillies 3, Marlins 2, 11 innings

The Marlins dropped to 3-3 in extra innings with 18,073 looking on at Veteran’s Stadium. Cliff Floyd went deep for the Marlins in the ninth to send it to the 10th frame, but Florida’s bullpen caved when Braden Looper (0-2, 13.50) allowed four hits in 1 2/3 innings, including the walkoff homer from Pat Burrell.

The loss wasted a solid start from Ryan Dempster, who lasted eight frames and struck out six, while allowing just one run on five hits.

2003

Braves 3, Marlins 0

Maybe selective memory may have helped you forget this, but the Marlins started out their second World Series Championship season by losing 29 of their first 48 games. This early season loss to the Braves pushed Florida’s record to 2-5, as 19,326 looked on from Turner Field.

Juan Encarnacion hit two doubles and a single, while the rest of Florida’s offense went two-for-25. Carl Pavano (0-2, 6.00) struck out five and didn’t walk anyone in six innings, allowing three runs on five hits. All three runs scored on Atlanta solo-homers.

2004

Expos 3, Marlins 2

The Marlins dropped to 1-1 with 17,622 present at Pro Player Stadium. Brad Penny (0-1, 3.86) took the L by giving up three runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He really pitched pretty good at that, striking out six. He just couldn’t limit Montreal’s long-ball, allowing two.

Miguel Cabrera connected for his first homer of the season in the eighth, a solo shot. Mike Lowell and Jeff Conine each hit a double, and Hee-Seop Choi drove in the other Marlins’ run.

2005

Braves 4, Marlins 2

With 19,108 on hand at Dolphin’s Stadium, the Braves dropped Florida to 1-2 in the early going.

Alex Gonzalez had three hits in the loss, including his first home run of the year. Miguel Cabrera picked up the other RBI with a ninth-inning RBI-groundout. Marlins starter A.J. Burnett (0-1, 3.00) led a spirited effort in trying to capture the flag, smacking a triple in trying to help his own cause. He allowed two earned runs in six innings, and struck out six Braves.

2006

Mets 9, Marlins 3

With 39,761 looking on from Shea Stadium, the Mets dropped the Marlins to 1-3 for the season.

Mike Jacobs finished with a pair of hits and three RBI, including his second homer of the season. Hanley Ramirez was also two-for-four in the game.

Future Mets pitcher Jason Vargas (0-1, 9.00) took the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits in five innings. He walked three and struck out four.

2007

Marlins 8, Phillies 5

With 32,419 watching on a Saturday night at Dolphin Stadium, the Marlins topped the Phillies to move to 3-2.

Josh Willingham fell a single short of the cycle, collecting four RBI in the Florida win. Mike Jacobs and Alejandro De Aza also picked up two hits apiece. Dontrelle Willis (2-0, 3.00) struck out nine in six innings for the victory. Renyel Pinto whiffed three in an inning of work, Henry Owens pitched a perfect eighth, and Jorge Julio did enough to hold on in a non-save situation.

2008

Marlins 10, Nationals 7

The Marlins moved to 4-3 for the 2008 season in front of 20,487 at Nationals Park. Hanley Ramirez, Dan Uggla, and Robert Andino all hit their second homers of the season.

Ramirez also added a single and a double, finishing the game with three RBI. Renyel Pinto (1-0, 1.42) earned the victory with 2 2/3 innings of hitless relief, striking out three Kevin Gregg got his first save of the season with 1 1/3 innings of hitless ball with two whiffs.

Harvey Garcia was transferred to the 60-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis. Burke Badenhop had his contract purchased from the Double-A Carolina Mudcats in the Southern League.

2009

Marlins 8 Nationals 3

Florida moved to 2-0 with 11,124 in attendance at Land Shark Stadium.

Jorge Cantu (2) and Dan Uggla (1) each collected a two-run homer in the win. Ronny Paulino, Emilio Bonifacio, and Cantu all racked up a pair of hits in the contest. Josh Johnson (1-0, 0.00) earned the win with 6 2/3 shutout innings, striking out eight and walking zero.

2010

Marlins 7, Mets 6, 10 innings

The Marlins got to 1-1 for the season with a 10-inning win against the Mets in front of 38,863 at Citi Field.

Cody Ross led the team with four hits, all singles. Homers were smacked by Hanley Ramirez (1), Dan Uggla (1), and Jorge Cantu (1). John Baker added three singles for Florida.

Ricky Nolasco pitched to a quality start, whiffing five and giving up three runs in 6 2/3 innings for no decision. Juan Carlos Oviedo (1-0, 0.00) walked three in 1 2/3 innings for the victory. Tim Wood earned the save with a perfect 10th inning.

2011

Nationals 5, Marlins 3, 11 innings

Florida dropped to 3-3 for the season with 10,696 on hand at Sun Life Stadium.

John Buck and Hanley Ramirez led the Marlins with a single and a double each. Wes Helms also added a pair of hits to the cause. Josh Johnson struck out six in as many innings and surrendered only one earned run on four hits and zero walks for no decision.

Edward Mujica (1-1, 4.91) took the loss, allowing a two-run homer to Adam LaRoche in the top of the 11th inning.

Afterward, Erik Lis and Kyle Skipworth were assigned to the minors, and Giancarlo Stanton returned to the lineup after being listed day-to-day with a sore hamstring.

2012

Marlins 8, Reds 3

Ricky Nolasco (1-0, 3.38) got the Marlins their first win of the season to go to 1-2 with 41,662 watching at the Great American Ball Park. Nolasco struck out five over eight innings, walking zero and giving up three runs.

Omar Infante finished a single short of the cycle, and Giancarlo Stanton hit two singles with a double in Miami’s winning effort, their first win since rechristening as “Miami.”

Chris Squires was assigned to the Double-A Jacksonville Suns in the SL.

2013

Mets 4, Marlins 3

The Miami Marlins dropped to 1-5 in front of 29,780 at Citi Field.

Miami outhit New York, 13-to-6, but couldn’t string enough together to score more than three runs. Donovan Solano led Miami’s offense with three hits, including a double. Jose Fernandez struck out eight in five innings, allowing one run on three hits for no decision.

Steve Cishek (0-1, 15.43) gave up two runs after collecting only one out to take the loss.

2015

Braves 12, Marlins 2

The Marlins dropped to 0-2 with 17,483 watching at Marlins Park against the Braves.

Mat Latos (0-1, 94.50) allowed seven runs in just 2/3 of an inning on six hits and a pair of walks and the Miami Marlins never got back into it. Christian Yelich had two hits and Donovan Solano hit a triple to pace Miami’s offense.

2016

Marlins 6, Nationals 4

The Miami Marlins ran their record to 1-2 in front of 41,650 at Nationals Park. Martin Prado hit a two-run single in the first, and J.T. Realmuto also had an RBI-single before the Nats got to the plate.

Daniel Murphy equalized it in the bottom of the innings with a three run homer off Adam Conley, who only lasted one inning. David Phelps (1-0, 0.00) got the Marlins first win of the year with four innings of scoreless relief work. AJ Ramos collected his first save with a hitless ninth.

Giancarlo Stanton, Prado, Justin Bour, Realmuto, and Adeiny Hechavarria all collected two hits in the the game. Later, power hitter Taylor Ard was assigned to the minors after spending the better part of two seasons in independent ball.

2017

Marlins 7, Mets 2

The Miami Marlins got to 2-2 for the year with 27,891 on hand at Citi Field in New York City. Marcell Ozuna led the Marlins offense with three hits. Christian Yelich and Derek Dietrich also had two hits in the game.

Wei-Yin Chen (1-0, 1.50) earned the win, striking out five in six innings for a quality start. Dustin McGowan got the last four outs in a non-save situation.

2018

Phillies 20, Marlins 1

The Miami Marlins dropped to 2-6 with 33,660 watching at Citizens Bank Park in an embarrassing display of pitching ineptitude.

Miami’s offense could only manage five hits and one run against Philadelphia’s combination of Vince Velasquez and Jake Thompson. Dillon Peters (1-1, 9.35) started for the Marlins, and gave up nine runs in 2 2/3 innings. Jacob Turner relieved him, and gave up another eight in one inning.

With the score 17-1 after four innings, Chris O’Grady struck out three in 1 1/3 perfect relief innings. Later in the game, backup Marlins catcher Bryan Holaday struck out Rhys Hoskins in an inning of perfect relief.

2019

Braves 4, Marlins 3

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Miami dropped to 3-7 with 32,551 on hand at SunTrust Park in Atlanta. Both teams collected seven hits, Miami led by a pair from Starlin Castro, a single and a double.

Caleb Smith saw a good effort go to waste. He whiffed seven batters in six innings, racking up a quality start by allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks.

Adam Conley (0-2, 5.40) lost after not recording a single out. He relieved tied at three in the bottom of the ninth and allowed Freddie Freeman a leadoff single. After catchers’ interference and a passed ball put runners on the corners, Conley walked Nick Markakis to load the bases, then Dansby Swanson drove Freeman home on a walkoff.