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Recap: Marlins vs. Rays

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The Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Marlins 3 – 2 today. Here’s some news that you would like to read first:

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Marlins Game

Josh Johnson was the starter for the fish, he pitched 4 2/3 innings, 2 runs, 4 hits with 4 strikeouts. Johnson is slowly getting into form. His fastest pitch today was an 96 mph fastball, but he was in the 91-96 range.

Rays second baseman Will Rhymes hit a 2 run double to right field to give his team the lead in the 3er inning. Later in the 7th, Rhymes strikes again by driving in Christopher Murrill on a single to right field.

Rays starter Wade David pitched 5 innings, 1 run, 3 hits with 5 struck outs.

Austin Kearns drove in 2 runs on a sac fly and an RBI double. But it wasn’t enough to beat the Rays, the final score was 3 – 2.

Next Game The Marlins have a day off on Wednesday, but go back to work on Thursday as they travel to Lake Buena Vista, Fla to face the Atlanta Braves.

Marlins Starting Lineup Courtesy Joe Frisaro:

1) Reyes, SS 2) Infante, 2B 3) Ramirez, 3B 4) Buck, C 5) Petersen, LF 6) Rowand, CF 7) Cousins, RF 8) Tiffee, 1B 9) Nolasco, P

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