Sean West was sent down to AA after another bad outing. Despite showing signs of great potential, West struggled often and was never able to establish a second successful pitch. The Fish will likely bring up a reliever as they don’t need a 5th starter for another week or so.
Update: Veteran reliever Luis Ayala was called up.
With a full moon hovering over the ballpark, Sean West played with fire all night long and eventually was burned on the grand slam. Marlins made a serious run in the 9th but ultimately Bonifacio struck out with the tying run at third grounded out to the pitcher with the tying run at third.
You’re right. My bad.
Actually, Bonifacio did not strike out to end the game; he hit a chopper back to the pitcher.
The Marlins made their loudest move of the year by shipping the struggling Ricky Nolasco to AAA to get his act together. Nolasco was the top of the rotation, pitching on opening day after a stellar 15-win season. At 2-5 with an ERA over 9.00, Nolasco desperately needs to figure out his fastball and confidence. Sean West was called up from AA and will start on Saturday night. Dave Davidson, who struggled in one terrible inning tonight was DFA-ed and AA righty Chris Leroux was called up to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen.