I am a jinx to my Florida Marlins. Over the past three years, I have made the journey from Gainesville to Miami to watch my favorite team on 10 occasions. In those 10 games, the Marlins have won just once, a blowout against the Reds last year. Clearly, I am a hex and can never watch my team win in person, yes?
I would test this theory this weekend, as I traveled down to St. Petersburg to watch a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. I went to Friday's game. Loss. Saturday. Loss. Wouldn't you know it, I didn't go to Sunday's series finale, and the Fish win big. It's one of the more bizarre streaks I've ever been apart of.
What does it all mean? I'm not entirely sure, but the Fish couldn't hit an off-speed artist in Andy Sonnanstine, and ran into a stellar start from Matt Garza. The bats finally woke up on Father's Day to hammer Edwin Jackson, who has run very hot and cold for the Rays. The Rays entered the series 24-10 at home, so losing two out of three is to be expected. The Rays and Marlins will meet again next Wednesday to complete the season series at Joe Robbie Stadium (yes, it will always be Joe Robbie to me).
Next up, the Fish head to the west coast and will battle the last-place Seattle Mariners. I don't expect a pushover victory here, as traveling across the country always takes its toll on a team. Pitching matchups will include Andrew Miller v. Carlos Silva, Scott Olsen v. Felix Hernandez, and Ryan Tucker v. someone named R.A. Dickey (that's not a joke). After Seattle, the Marlins will take on the Oakland A's before returning home. It is a road trip that is certain to upset my grandfather, who will be unable to stay up past midnight to watch the week's games.
Monday, June 16, 2008
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Stop going to games, and they may win the series again lol.
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