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Miami Herald
4 days ago
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- Miami Herald
Cal Quantrill delivers six shutout innings as Marlins down Royals 3-1
Cal Quantrill spent the All-Star break in Ontario, Canada, relaxing by the lake and retreating from the Florida summer humidity. But when the right-hander returned to the mound Saturday afternoon for the Marlins' second game of their home series versus the Kansas City Royals, it was all business. Coming into the 3-1 win, Quantrill carried uneven numbers: a 5.36 ERA over 19 starts, with 68 strikeouts and 24 walks. But beneath the surface, he believed his performance told a better story. 'I think my pitching's been better than the line shows,' he said Friday. 'Now it's time for a fresh start.' And he delivered exactly that. Quantrill turned in six shutout innings, leaning heavily on the sharp execution of his cutter and slider — a refined one-two punch that Manager Clayton McCullough later called 'his weapons.' His efficiency was striking. He exited after just 69 pitches, having scattered two hits, walked none and struck out three. But more than that, he controlled the game's rhythm with poise and precision, mixing his pitches to keep the Royals' hitters off-balance. Quantrill's first big defensive moment didn't even come from the mound, but from his awareness: a third-inning pickoff that erased Tyler Tolbert just after the Royals outfielder had reached on a line-drive single. 'A bonus pick is always a win as a right-handed pitcher,' he noted. And the Marlins' defense had his back the rest of the way — including a back-to-the-wall, 367-foot grab in center by Dane Myers to preserve the shutout in the top of the third. 'There were some nice defensive plays behind Cal,' McCullough said postgame. 'And Cal kept filling it up — [it] was a really great outing [with] great efficiency.' But with six MLB seasons under his belt, Quantrill isn't just chasing strikeouts. 'There's times to go and try and get [a strikeout], and there's times to take the outs that are given to you,' he said. 'Early in my career, I think I chased the swing-and-miss too much. I think I do a better job of that now.' For most of the game, it was a duel on the mound, but the Marlins' bats sparked late. In the eighth, with the score tied 1-1, Graham Pauley reached via walk. After giving up a strike due to a pitch clock violation, Xavier Edwards delivered a crisp, line-drive double to left — 'crisp' being McCullough's word for it — and ignited the go-ahead rally. With Jesús Sánchez intentionally walked to load the bases, Otto Lopez stepped in and cleared the tension with a 370-foot double to left-center, bringing home both Pauley and Edwards. The hit brought Lopez's RBI count for the game to three. 'Otto has been in a really good place for a while now,' McCullough added. 'It goes back to his high-contact ability [and] his improved plate discipline.' With the win, Miami improves to five games under .500 and will look to sweep the Royals on Sunday as they continue to chip away at the standings. THIS AND THAT: No. 7 MLB Draft Pick Aiva Arquette visited loanDepot park on Saturday afternoon. Quantrill's father, Paul, also played for the Marlins in 2005. They are the third father-son duo to ever appear on the Marlins' Janson Junk will take the mound Sunday in the series finale in what will be his second career start versus the Kansas City Royals. He earned his first career victory his start against the Royals on July 27, 2022.
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Marlins hit rocky bottom, swept by Colorado Rockies
Early Wednesday morning before the final game in a disappointing Marlins vs. Rockies series, starting pitcher Cal Quantrill was focused at his locker — shuffling, playing cards in the clubhouse. Quantrill has had a mixed season with the Marlins so far — he's been a steady, although unpredictable, presence. Through 11 starts, the right-handed pitcher owned a 3–4 record with a 4.31 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 62.2 innings. 'Cal is a good pitcher, you know, Cal is going to go out there and compete,' Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said before Wednesday's game, which the Marlins ended up losing 3-2 to Colorado. 'He's gonna throw the ball, and we just got to make plays behind him. He has been on a good run, and he's been keeping us in each one of his games effectively, especially in the month of May.' And it's true – Quantrill did have a good May, and it seemed he was turning a corner. Starting in five games, he allowed eight runs and claimed 22 strikeouts, helping bring the Marlins three victories over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Angels. But things got off to a rocky start for the team Wednesday afternoon. Quantrill's first inning saw two hits — one double and one RBI triple – sneak past the Marlins' defense. On offense early, things weren't looking much better. A quick two first innings at bat for the Marlins saw only two batters get on base: Connor Norby on a single and Dane Myers on a walk (where he then promptly got out after attempting to steal second). The same story continued. Quick innings with Miami at bat, sloppy fielding allowing Colorado runners on base. A highlight for Quantrill and the defense happened midway through the fifth inning, Colorado up one. On a fly from the Rockies' Keston Hiura, Quantrill slid towards the first base line, catching the ball on his back and slamming feet-first into the visitors' dugout. 'It was a pretty good play,' Quantrill said smugly after the game. 'But, I don't think I'm gonna leave my mound for the next couple of games.' By the end of the fifth inning when Quantrill was substituted out for Janson Junk, he'd had a decent performance, although he had allowed another run which brought the score to 2-0. But Quantrill's performance for the Marlins is not the only factor to blame for Wednesday's defeat and the Marlins getting swept by the worst performing team in the majors this season with a record of 12-50. The Marlins' offense was lacking all game. With only two hits in the first six innings, it looked like the final game in this lackluster series could be a full-on shutout. The seventh inning, however, brought new energy for the Marlins. They picked up the pace, subbing in Jesús Sánchez and Liam Hicks as pinch hitters. With hits from Norby, Eric Wagaman, Heriberto Hernandez, Sánchez and Hicks, the Marlins clawed their way back into the game 3-2. 'That was a chance to take some shots with some of the guys that we had coming off the bench,' McCullough said. It wasn't enough. Just over two and a half hours after first pitch, the Marlins were swept in their series to the Rockies. Now, they look ahead to a 9-game stretch on the road versus the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals. To get some wins back on their side, something's gotta give. 'I think we'll just regroup from this, and we have to go on, right?' McCullough said. 'This league is unrelenting, and [we'll] get back at it after the off-day tomorrow in Tampa, and [we will] get back to winning some ball games.' THIS AND THAT ▪ Hernandez appeared in his fourth Major League game Wednesday afternoon, earning his first RBI on a single to bring Norby home. He said he plans on signing the ball and giving it to his parents to keep. ▪ Pérez is still on schedule to make his first start back with the team on this road trip following Tommy John surgery and his final rehab start with Jacksonville Tuesday night. ▪ Attendance for the Marlins versus Rockies series was unprecedentedly low. Wednesday's paid attendance was 6,261 while Monday's paid attendance was announced at 5,894 and Tuesday evening's game was 7,583. ▪ The series versus the Rockies was the first time since April that the Marlins had been swept 0-3. The last time was to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series Champions, at home.
Fox Sports
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Pete Alonso hits his first homer of the season — and it's a grand slam
Pete Alonso hit a grand slam and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-4 on Monday night. Starling Marte, Luis Torrens and Brandon Nimmo also went deep for the Mets, who finished with 11 hits in the opener of a three-game series. Every starter in the lineup had at least one. New York left-hander David Peterson gave up two runs and five hits in six innings. Peterson (1-0) struck out nine and walked three. Alonso's drive chased Miami starter Cal Quantrill (0-1) and highlighted a seven-run fifth. Torrens capped the outburst when he connected for a two-run shot off reliever George Soriano to put the Mets ahead 8-1. Otto López's solo homer in the first gave the Marlins a quick lead before the Mets tied it on Marte's drive in the third. The Marlins scored two in the ninth, ending a string of 11 2/3 scoreless innings by New York's bullpen to start the season. Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor sat out after his wife gave birth to the couple's third child. He made it to the ballpark in time for first pitch, but did not play. Quantrill allowed six runs and eight hits over four-plus innings in his Marlins debut. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal as a free agent Feb. 12. Key moment After getting ahead 3-1 in the count against Quantrill, Alonso fouled off two consecutive sinkers. Quantrill then threw another sinker that Alonso drove 400 feet over the wall in right-center for his fourth career slam to make it 6-1. Key stat Nimmo's two-run shot in the sixth gave him eight home runs at loanDepot Park, tying his most at any road ballpark. He also has eight at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park and Atlanta's Truist Park. Up next Mets RHP Kodai Senga makes his season debut Tuesday against 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara (0-0, 3.86 ERA). Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Pete Alonso New York Mets Major League Baseball recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Fox Sports
01-04-2025
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- Fox Sports
Alonso hits a grand slam and the Mets beat the Marlins 10-4
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a grand slam and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-4 on Monday night. Starling Marte, Luis Torrens and Brandon Nimmo also went deep for the Mets, who finished with 11 hits in the opener of a three-game series. Every starter in the lineup had at least one. New York left-hander David Peterson gave up two runs and five hits in six innings. Peterson (1-0) struck out nine and walked three. Alonso's drive chased Miami starter Cal Quantrill (0-1) and highlighted a seven-run fifth. Torrens capped the outburst when he connected for a two-run shot off reliever George Soriano to put the Mets ahead 8-1. Otto López's solo homer in the first gave the Marlins a quick lead before the Mets tied it on Marte's drive in the third. The Marlins scored two in the ninth, ending a string of 11 2/3 scoreless innings by New York's bullpen to start the season. Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor sat out after his wife gave birth to the couple's third child. He made it to the ballpark in time for first pitch, but did not play. Quantrill allowed six runs and eight hits over four-plus innings in his Marlins debut. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal as a free agent Feb. 12. Key moment After getting ahead 3-1 in the count against Quantrill, Alonso fouled off two consecutive sinkers. Quantrill then threw another sinker that Alonso drove 400 feet over the wall in right-center for his fourth career slam to make it 6-1. Key stat Nimmo's two-run shot in the sixth gave him eight home runs at loanDepot Park, tying his most at any road ballpark. He also has eight at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park and Atlanta's Truist Park. Up next Mets RHP Kodai Senga makes his season debut Tuesday against 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara (0-0, 3.86 ERA). ___ AP MLB: recommended
CBS News
01-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Mets power past Marlins 10-4 in series opener with Alonso's grand slam
Pete Alonso hit a grand slam and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-4 on Monday night. Starling Marte, Luis Torrens and Brandon Nimmo also went deep for the Mets, who finished with 11 hits in the opener of a three-game series. Every starter in the lineup had at least one. New York left-hander David Peterson gave up two runs and five hits in six innings. Peterson (1-0) struck out nine and walked three. Alonso's drive chased Miami starter Cal Quantrill (0-1) and highlighted a seven-run fifth. Torrens capped the outburst when he connected for a two-run shot off reliever George Soriano to put the Mets ahead 8-1. Otto López's solo homer in the first gave the Marlins a quick lead before the Mets tied it on Marte's drive in the third. The Marlins scored two in the ninth, ending a string of 11 2/3 scoreless innings by New York's bullpen to start the season. Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor sat out after his wife gave birth to the couple's third child. He made it to the ballpark in time for first pitch, but did not play. Quantrill allowed six runs and eight hits over four-plus innings in his Marlins debut. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal as a free agent Feb. 12. After getting ahead 3-1 in the count against Quantrill, Alonso fouled off two consecutive sinkers. Quantrill then threw another sinker that Alonso drove 400 feet over the wall in right-center for his fourth career slam to make it 6-1. Nimmo's two-run shot in the sixth gave him eight home runs at loanDepot Park, tying his most at any road ballpark. He also has eight at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park and Atlanta's Truist Park. Mets RHP Kodai Senga makes his season debut Tuesday against 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcántara (0-0, 3.86 ERA).
