Noteworthy.- Taylor Ward hit a home run, Nolan Schanuel extended his streak of consecutive games reaching base to start his career to 35 and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-2 on Wednesday. Miami Marlins.
The Marlins completed their first seven-game homestand without a win, extending the worst start in franchise history.
Angels starter Patrick Sandoval struck out seven in a 5 2/3 inning outing and redeemed himself after an Opening Day start in which he allowed five runs in 1 2/3 innings. Left-hander Sandoval (1-1) limited Miami to two runs and four hits.
Ward also had a pair of singles and drove in two runs. Dominican Miguel Sanó contributed a double and negotiated two walks with another pair of runs scored.
Schanuel extended his streak when he was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning. He was third on MLB’s all-time list for most consecutive games on base when starting a career. Alvin Davis (1984) leads with 47 games, followed by Truck Hannah (1918) with 38.
Dark outlook for Miami:
The Marlins have lost all seven games played to start their season. They had already set the record for the franchise’s worst start when they lost their sixth in a row on Tuesday.
Despite the team’s bad moment, manager Skip Schumaker assured the press this week that it is not a problem caused by “lack of effort”, but rather what has failed is exclusively the execution.
For the Angels, Venezuelan Luis Rengifo was 3-1, with one run scored.
For the Marlins, Venezuelans Luis Arráez 3-0, one scored; and Avisaíl García 3-1, one scored. The Dominicans Ulises De la Cruz 4-1 and Vidal Bruján 3-0.
Source: With information from AP
