Fri, 26 August, 8:00PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Marlins 7, Randolph Red Sox 2
The Marlins guaranteed themselves of the first winning season in franchise history and clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox. Anthony Leonelli became the fourth Marlins pitcher in a row to throw a complete game victory allowing only five scattered singles and striking out six. A-Train cruised to his third victory of the season despite being backed up by an infield full of late-season callups.
The Marlins got on the board early when a Steve Mellor bases-loaded walk and a two out, two run double by Brian Caccavale made it 3-0. Infield errors and aggressive baserunning helped the Marlins to three more in the sixth, capped when Pat Allen drove in Paul Bracco with a sac fly. With a comfortable 6-2 lead in the sixth, fan favorite Todd "Harris" Garland connected for a triple to deep right for his first MABL hit, and later came around to score on a Kevin Brennan groundout.
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Harris connects; Sheflin is first Fish skipper with a winning record |
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