It began with a Jorge Soler double. The left fielder labored his strategy to a 3-1 rely within the first Miami Marlins at-bat of the sport towards the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday earlier than lining a low Zach Eflin sinker into left subject so as to get to second base to snap a streak of 13 consecutive plate appearances and not using a hit (to not point out the seven strikeouts).
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He scored two batters afterward a double from Jesus Sanchez, who then made it to house plate himself on a Jesus Aguilar single.
The Marlins had two runs on the board inside their first 4 at-bats.
Sure, the offense got here to life early and gave Marlins pitchers greater than sufficient assist in a 7-1 win over the Phillies on Friday at loanDepot park in entrance of an introduced crowd of 11,990. The Marlins (3-4) have received consecutive video games for the primary time this season after profitable simply certainly one of 5 video games on their season-opening street journey previous to beginning their house sequence towards Philadelphia.
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Collectively, it was the most effective efficiency by the Marlins’ lineup early this season and an indication of what Miami is hoping to see on a extra constant foundation this season.
“We’re on our third sequence of the season. It’s early within the season nonetheless,” bench coach James Rowson mentioned pregame. “There’s so many gamers nonetheless settling in across the league. They’re no completely different. I feel it’s only a matter of constant to get at-bats. … I’m not nervous about our guys. Simply need them to sort of settle in.”
They confirmed their potential Friday.
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Each participant in Miami’s beginning lineup recorded a success and 5 of 9 reached base a number of instances.
Sanchez went 2 for five with the first-inning double and a fifth-inning triple — his second consecutive sport with a triple. Aguilar additionally had three RBI, including sacrifice flies within the fifth and sixth innings.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s triple to proper within the second inning tacked on two extra runs for Miami.
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5 of Miami’s 11 hits went for further bases.
On the mound, Pablo Lopez threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings and held the Phillies (3-5) to 4 hits and two walks whereas recording two strikeouts. The Marlins have received each of Lopez’s begins this season, throughout which Lopez has compiled a 0.87 ERA (one earned run allowed in 10 1/3 innings) with eight strikeouts whereas permitting simply seven hits and three walks.
Louis Head (1 1/3 innings), Richard Bleier (1/3 inning), Shawn Armstrong (1 inning) and Daniel Castano (1 inning) completed issues off from there.
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Nick Castellanos broke up the Marlins’ shutout bid with a solo house run to proper subject within the eighth inning towards Armstrong.
Rowson displays on Jackie Robinson Day
Friday marked the seventy fifth anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut and the twenty fifth anniversary of then-MLB commissioner Bud Selig’s announcement that Robinson’s No. 42 could be retired throughout MLB.
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Since 2009, each participant, coach and supervisor has worn No. 42 on April 15.
Rowson, certainly one of two Black coaches on supervisor Don Mattingly’s workers, mentioned feelings hit him yearly on Jackie Robinson Day.
“Initially, it’s an honor,” Rowson mentioned. “For me, I get up each day on Jackie Robinson day and actually mirror on the alternatives I’ve been given within the sport. None of those are attainable with out Jackie’s sacrifice. I have a look at Jackie Robinson Day prefer it’s a baseball vacation, but it surely’s extra it’s like a life vacation, a life lesson. He modified the world. He didn’t simply change baseball. He modified the world for Black males to understand that like we may understand our desires, and as of late, I take into consideration my dad and the sacrifices he did for me rising up.
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“It’s simply actually an emotional day as a result of it brings quite a lot of issues collectively,” Rowson continued. “Simply proud that we’re the place we’re. We’re at some extent in society the place everybody’s voice is now being heard. You’re in a position to converse your thoughts, in a position to let the world freely know who you might be as an individual and also you don’t have to cover something. I feel at the present time actually displays that and permits folks to be folks and hopefully we are able to proceed to simply develop.”
Wendle’s all-around sport
Along with his fifth-inning single extending his hit streak to start the season to 6 video games, Joey Wendle additionally recorded his first — and the Marlins’ first — stolen base of the season and made a pair of stable defensive performs.
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He began a double play within the third inning whereas within the shift on a Kyle Schwarber groundball to the precise facet and snared a Simon Muzziotti line drive within the seventh inning with a runner on third and one out to forestall a run from scoring.
Jordan McPherson covers the Miami Marlins and highschool sports activities for the Miami Herald. He attended the College of Florida and coated the Gators athletic program for 5 years earlier than becoming a member of the Herald workers in December 2017.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday, authorities said.
It was 7:46 a.m. when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) said a dozen units responded to a kitchen fire near the 15300 block of SW 106th Terrace at Hammock Trails development, according to the fire department and the Red Cross.
Crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the kitchen of an apartment, MDFR said.
One person was assessed at the scene and did not need to be taken to a hospital, according to the fire department. Four people total were impacted, and were being assisted by the Red Cross, the organization said.
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“Firefighters quickly initiated a fire attack and placed the fire under control. Crews remained on scene to monitor and extinguish hot spots, while ventilation was established to clear the smoke,” MDFR said.
The exact cause of the blaze is under investigation, but MDFR Chief of Staff/PIO Erika Benitez offered advice for preventing a kitchen fire.
“Safety is the best recipe to protect yourself and others from fire,” she said. “If you experience a burn emergency, call 911, immediately. Remember to cool down the burned area by running cool water on top of the area. Remove your rings or any tight items. Never use butter, toothpaste or ice on the burn.”
MDFR also shared the following kitchen fire safety tips:
Do not leave any cooking unattended. Be sure to set a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. Statistics show this is the number one cause of house fires in the nation.
Make sure the dishes you use in the microwave, standard oven and dishwasher are marked that they are safe for that use. Even in the dishwasher, a non-approved plate can cause a fire.
Keep children and pets away from the stove and meal prep areas. The stove will be hot, and kids and pets should stay at least three (3) feet away.
Make sure children stay away from hot foods and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, coffee or tea could cause serious burns.
Prevent burns and injuries by turning pot handles and any cooking utensils away from the stove’s edge.
Always keep an ABC-rated home fire extinguisher nearby in case of a fire emergency.
MIAMI — South Florida shoppers and diners face a familiar question on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: what’s open and what’s not? From supermarkets like Publix and Winn-Dixie closing their doors to convenience stores like 7-Eleven ready to rescue last-minute needs, holiday hours vary widely across the region.
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Here’s what you need to know about supermarkets, restaurants, shopping malls and more on Dec. 24 and 25:
South Florida supermarkets
Publix: Open on Christmas Eve until 7 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Winn-Dixie: Open on Christmas Eve, closing at 9 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Aldi: Open on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Fresh Market: Christmas Eve hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. closed on Christmas Day.
Sedano’s: Christmas Eve hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m; Christmas Day 8 .m. to 6 p.m.
Trader Joe’s: Open on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Whole Foods: Many stores open on Christmas Eve with modified hours; closed on Christmas Day.
Department and big retail stores in South Florida
Target: Open on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Walmart: Open on Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Big Lots: Open on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
BJ’s Wholesale Club: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.
Costco: Open on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Sam’s Club: Open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
Miami, Broward, Palm Beach pharmacies and convenience stores
CVS: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; hours may vary by location.
Walgreens: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; hours may vary by location.
7-Eleven: Open 24 hours on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
South Florida malls
Aventura Mall: Christmas Eve hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Brickell City Centre: Christmas Eve hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Broward Mall: Christmas Eve hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Coral Square Mall: Christmas Eve hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Dadeland Mall: Christmas Eve hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Dolphin Mall: Christmas Eve hours9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
The Falls: Christmas Eve hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace: Christmas Evehours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Galleria Fort Lauderdale: Christmas Eve hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Miami International Mall: Christmas Eve hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Miami Worldcenter: Individual store hours vary on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day. Lucky Strike, however, is open on Christmas Day from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Pembroke Lakes Mall: Christmas Eve hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Sawgrass Mills: Christmas Eve hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Shops at Merrick Park: Christmas Eve hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Westland Mall: Christmas Eve hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach restaurants
At least some of these restaurants locations are open on Christmas Day:
Government offices, libraries, garbage collection
No services on Christmas Day.
Mass transit in South Florida
Miami-Dade: Metrobus, Metrorail and Metromover will run Christmas Day on a Sunday schedule. Metrolink will not be operating. STS customers can reserve or cancel a trip at 305-871-1111.
Broward: Broward County Transit buses will run Christmas Day on a Sunday schedule. Trip planning help for fixed and TOPS Paratransit routes will be available 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302).
Tri-Rail: The rail service will run on its weekend/holiday schedule.
Brightline: Service on Christmas Day.
Please note that hours can vary by location, and some stores may have further modifications. Check with your local store to confirm their specific holiday hours to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
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MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Miami Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Nikola Jovic scored 18 points and Tyler Herro added 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat, who are 7-0 when holding opponents under 100 points. Miami’s Duncan Robinson had 17 points, shooting 5 for 10 from 3-point range.
Cam Johnson and Noah Clowney each scored 19 points for Brooklyn. The Nets’ Keon Johnson scored 15 and Tyrese Martin finished with 14.
Brooklyn closed the first half on a 17-6 run and cut its deficit to a point at the break. The Heat outscored the Nets 52-38 in the second half.
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Heat star forward Jimmy Butler missed his second straight game because of a stomach illness. Miami reserve guard Dru Smith left the game because of a lower left leg injury early in the second quarter and did not return.
Takeaways
Nets: Brooklyn is 2-8 since a season-best three-game win streak in November. Six of the losses have been by double figures, including two by 25 or more points.
Heat: Miami snapped a three-game skid. The win marked the second time this season Miami avoided a four-game slide.
Key moment
After scoring eight points and squandering a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 121-114 loss at Orlando, Miami began the fourth period Monday with five unanswered points, stretching its lead to 88-78. The Heat outscored Brooklyn 27-17 in the period.
Key stat
Miami shot 21 of 24 from the line, with Adebayo going 7 for 8 and Herro 5 for 6.
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Up next
Both teams are back in action Thursday. The Nets visit Milwaukee and the Heat are at Orlando.
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