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Ryan Weathers throws 6 scoreless innings and Marlins beat Diamondbacks 3-1 to take series

Sun, May 26, 2024
MLB News (AP)

PHOENIX (AP) - Ryan Weathers threw six dominant innings, Jake Burger hit a two-run single with two outs in the seventh and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Sunday.

The surging Marlins took two of three from the Diamondbacks for their fourth consecutive series win. Miami has won nine of 13 after starting the season 10-31.

Weathers (3-4) continued his breakout season with another stellar performance, giving up four hits, walking one and striking out seven. The 24-year-old left-hander has given up just one earned run in his past three starts, spanning 21 innings.

Tanner Scott worked the ninth for his seventh save in eight chances.

The Marlins took a 3-0 lead in the seventh, taking advantage of shortstop Kevin Newman's throwing error that allowed Nick Fortes to score the first run.

With runners on first and second and one out, Newman fielded a hard grounder to his backhand side. The shortstop tried to start a double play, but his throw to second baseman Blaze Alexander was off the mark, allowing Fortes to easily make it home.

Burger pushed the advantage to three runs with a liner to left, scoring Jesus Sanchez and Bryan De La Cruz. The first baseman had six hits in the series, helping him shake loose of an extended slump.

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Arizona cut the margin to 3-1 in the eighth after Corbin Carroll hit a triple and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. brought him home on a groundout.

D-backs rookie Blake Walston threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his first big league start, giving up four hits and a walk. Manager Torey Lovullo had a quick hook in the fifth after Walston got into a first-and-third jam with two outs, and reliever Justin Martinez coaxed a fly ball to center from Josh Bell to end the inning.

It was Walston's second MLB appearance. He made his debut earlier this season, giving up two runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief.

Kevin Ginkel (2-1) took the loss after giving up three unearned runs in the seventh.

MAKING MOVES

To make room for Walston on the roster, the D-backs designated RHP Matt Bowman for assignment. The 32-year-old Bowman had an 8.10 ERA in four appearances for Arizona.

UP NEXT

Marlins: At San Diego for a three-game series starting Monday. The Marlins will start LHP Trevor Rogers (1-6, 6.11 ERA) in the opener, while the Padres counter with RHP Michael King (4-4, 4.28 ERA).

Diamondbacks: At Texas for a two-game series starting Tuesday. The D-backs will throw RHP Brandon Pfaadt (2-3, 4.05 ERA) in the opening game, while the Rangers hadn't yet announced a starter.

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