Olsen dominates

Earlier this week I was given the rare opportunity to cover the Florida Marlins for ESPN Radio 760. The Cleveland Indians were in town for the first time since losing the 1997 World Series in what was then known as Joe Robbie Stadium. The Marlins took this opportunity to rub thier World Series Championship in the face of the Indians, by giving away replica trophy's and rings. Another gimick from an organization that thrives on minor league stunts to trick fans to attend games. But I'm not going complain because I got a nice little stash of Marlins paraphanela that I'll be able to re-gift to young family members.

Tuesday- This was one of the most fundementally sound games I've ever seen in person, neither team walked a batter and both teams commited no errors. Marlins starter Scott Olsen teased fish fans, by showing a glimpse of the ability that can one day make him a number one starter. The big lefty scattered three hits over seven dominate innings on his way to picking up his fifth win of the season. The Tribe wasted a great outing by phenom Fausto Carmona, he went seven innings giving up three runs and striking out six. All the scoring took place in the bottom of the seventh. Hanley Rameriez and Miguel Cabrera started off the inning with back to back singles, Camrmona nailed Josh Willingham with a fast ball to load the bases. Two batters later Miguel Olivo stepped up to the plate and bounced a ball over the head of third baseman Casey Blake, giving the Marlins a 3-0 lead. That was all the Fish needed, Kevin Gregg pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up the save.


Quote of the Game
"Our starting pitcher threw awesome and ... basically we have nothing to show for it, I'll tell you this much, there's alot of guys in this locker room that want another chance at Olsen." Casey Blake.

Player of the Game

Scott Olsen