The robust begin to the season continues for Pablo Lopez and Jesus Sanchez.
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The duo’s efficiency on Thursday — seven shutout innings for Lopez, a solo house run and three runs scored for Sanchez — have been sufficient to raise the Miami Marlins to a 5-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday to keep away from a sequence sweep.
Miami (5-7) closed its homestand on a excessive be aware after dropping the primary two video games of its sequence towards the Cardinals 5-1 on Tuesday and 2-0 on Wednesday. The Marlins took three of 4 towards the Philadelphia Phillies to open their first slate of video games at loanDepot park, giving them a 4-3 report at house as they head out for his or her subsequent highway journey to face the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals.
Jazz Chisholm Jr., batting within the leadoff spot for the primary time this season, added a two-run house run of his personal within the seventh to pad Miami’s lead.
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However the recreation was primarily determined by that time due to Lopez and Sanchez.
Lopez tied a profession excessive with 9 strikeouts and dropped his season ERA to 0.52 via three begins. That’s the third-best mark in franchise historical past via a pitcher’s first three begins of a season, behind solely Dontrelle Willis in 2004 (0.00 ERA) and Josh Beckett in 2005 (0.45 ERA).
The Cardinals (7-4) had simply three hits towards Lopez — all singles — and didn’t get a runner in scoring place towards the 26-year-old righty. His changeup was as soon as once more dominant, with 5 of his 9 strikeouts approaching the pitch.
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On the season, he has given up simply three hits on the changeup and opposing batters have a 50 p.c swing and miss charge towards the pitch (25 whiffs on 50 swings).
Tanner Scott and Anthony Bass adopted Lopez with a pair of scoreless innings to seal Miami’s first shutout win of the season.
Sanchez, in the meantime, gave him greater than sufficient run assist by reaching base and scoring on every of his first three plate appearances.
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The middle fielder opened scoring when he led off the second inning with a stroll towards Cardinals starter Jordan Hicks, moved to second on a Jesus Aguilar single, acquired to 3rd on a Joey Wendle infield single and scored on a Brian Anderson fielder’s alternative that second baseman Tommy Edman misplayed.
Sanchez then gave Miami an insurance coverage run within the fourth when he singled off reliever Drew VerHagen, superior to second on an Aguilar base hit, third on an Avisail Garcia deep fly out and scored on a Yadier Molina handed ball.
After which he capped off his day with a solo house run to right-center area within the sixth towards Aaron Brooks, sending a middle-middle changeup a projected 428 toes for his third house run of the season.
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Sanchez leads Marlins regulars in hits (16), batting common (.356), on-base share (.396) and runs scored (9). He’s tied with Chisholm in house runs (three) and triples (two) and solely trails Chisholm in RBI (9 for Sanchez, 12 for Chisholm), slugging (.667 for Sanchez, .774 for Chisholm) and OPS (1.063 for Sanchez, 1.107 for Chisholm).
Wendle avoids arbitration
The Marlins and Wendle agreed to a one-year contract to keep away from arbitration for the 2022 season. The deal additionally features a mutual choice for the 2023 season, Wendle’s ultimate yr below crew management earlier than turning into eligible without spending a dime company.
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“Actually glad we have been capable of finding frequent floor,” Wendle mentioned pregame Thursday. “I wasn’t trying ahead to the [arbitration] listening to. I don’t assume anyone significantly does, however actually glad to have that behind me and now simply concentrate on getting again heading in the right direction and profitable some video games.”
The Marlins acquired Wendle this offseason in a commerce with the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder prospect Kameron Misner. The versatile infielder has began 9 of the Marlins’ first 12 video games, seven at third base and two at shortstop. He’s hitting .314 to this point this season.
“Joey’s a baseball participant; he’s an grownup baseball participant,” supervisor Don Mattingly mentioned. “He is aware of the place to be. He is aware of how one can play. He’s prepared for each scenario. It, to me, finally ends up being an awesome transfer for us as a result of it offers us versatility. It will get us the man that performs with some toughness, perspective and been on groups which have gained. Yeah, it’s it’s good to have Joey over right here.”
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The Marlins now have simply two gamers whose salaries for 2022 stay undetermined: Lopez and catcher Jacob Stallings.
Jordan McPherson covers the Miami Marlins and highschool sports activities for the Miami Herald. He attended the College of Florida and lined 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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