Keibert Lewis and Ildemaro Vargas hit back-to-back singles off Marlins reliever Tanner Scott in Miami’s 2-1 win over Washington in the series finale against the Nationals at Lawn Depot Park on Sunday afternoon. did. The so-called “stupid” Nationals, which have been accustomed to slow rallies in recent weeks, including Saturday’s victory, did not do so this time.
Rookie Outfielder Jacob Young (He came on as a pinch runner late Saturday afternoon, scored his first RBI in his first major league game, and started Sunday in his first major league game.) sent Lawler to third base and launched a 5-4-3 double play that ended the game with Larry Killer.
CJ Abrams started with a triple, Lane Thomas doubled to third base, and Dominic Smith grounded out to score, giving the Nationals an early 1-0 lead, but 2-1. It was the only time he scored in a game that was lost in . .
Martinez’s club went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position in the Finals in Miami, with eight remaining bases by one.
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“The attacking side didn’t score at all,” manager Davey Martinez said after the game.
“We had some chances, but we didn’t take them. That’s how it is.
“We will come back tomorrow, we are playing well. Forget about this game, come back tomorrow and win 1-0 tomorrow.”
Martinez said playing the Marlins on the home team’s bullpen day definitely had some impact on the team’s approach. In all, his club faced a parade of six relief pitchers throughout the game, swinging early in the count. Otherwise they might have persevered, he believed.
“They were a little more aggressive,” he explained. “I think the only thing they come out of the bullpen is the fact that it’s when the players come in.” [out] Guys in the bullpen tend to try to attack early because they want to take the lead, but we weren’t able to make any progress today. “
As for his own pitching, Martinez got off veteran Trevor Williams for the second straight year of quality starts, but he’s bounced back somewhat in the last two years after a string of rough starts.
In fact, this game was one of the `bad pitching` for Williams, and although he hit a double in the first inning and a walk and a single in the second inning, he got the first hit and a two-run home run in the second inning. In the first two at-bats of the third inning, Luis Araez threw a 418-foot fastball to left-center of Jorge Soler to smash a 0-2 run.pitch type According to Gameday).
“It’s one for players who hit the ball really hard and really far,” Martinez said.
“Trevor was really good. And we fought to the end there. We scored the winning run at first base, but we didn’t get it today.”
Is Kybert Lewis Coming Back Tonight?:
Keibert Lewis exited Wednesday late after being foul-tipped at Musk while at bat in New York, and was injured late Friday.
“He was a little dizzy,” coach Davey Martinez explained. “I didn’t play against him today. He’s out of the lineup today. I just want to be careful. Let’s see how he feels after today.”
Lewis was the DH in the series opener in Miami on Friday, going 2-for-5 with 1 RBI. He spent Saturday morning at the dentist, so the captain decided to give him another day.
“Keybert has been at the dentist all day because he had to go to the dentist today, so I’m not going to play him today,” Martinez told reporters.
“They were digging in there, but he’ll be ready if a pinch hitter is needed.”
Riley Adams returned on Sunday afternoon, starting four games in a row and fifth in six, but it’s a tall order for a player who has started a total of 36 games this year.
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“After talking with the medical staff last night, we just wanted to provide treatment. [Ruiz] Set aside today and make sure he’s fully recovered and ready to come back,” Martinez said. “Riley Adams has been playing good. We just want to give [Ruiz] Give him another day so he can be well rested and ready for tomorrow’s departure. “
Will Lewis be back for tonight’s Toronto opener?
“I think I can play tomorrow,” Martinez said yesterday.
“He should be fine. He said he felt better. But like I said, it would rather just put him off his feet another day. Masu.
“So put him in there, calm him down, and he’ll be ready to leave tomorrow.”
Drew Millers, 25, is one of three prospects acquired from the Oakland Athletics for Jan Gomez and Josh Harrison by the 2021 trade deadline, and has spent the last few years as needed. has joined the team since then, and reports say he will be in Toronto the next day. good.
