Caliente Marlins secure series win over Giants

The Miami Marlins continue their hot stretch by claiming their third out of the previous four series with a 2-4 win against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. 

Pablo Lopez threw six innings with only one earned run allowed on four hits and five strikeouts. He’s pitched like an ace in the friendly confines of Marlins Park. His 1.84 ERA at home is among the top 10 lowest in the National League. Nick Anderson picked up the win after a perfect seventh inning.

The lone blemish from Lopez was a solo home run by Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, who has reached base safety in each of the last 22 games against the Marlins. 

The Marlins scored the first run on a sacrifice fly in the third inning by Starlin Castro. They retook the lead at 3-1 in the seventh inning off back-to-back pinch hits between Curtis Granderson and Neil Walker.

They added to their lead in the eighth inning at 4-1 after Castro hit the Marlins first triple of the season and was driven home by Harold Ramirez. 

Marlins closer Sergio Romo started the ninth inning off rocky, allowing a run on two hits, but secured his 11th save of the season. Romo began his career with the Giants during their run at three World Series titles from 2010-14.

“It’s fun playing against old teammates and friends,” said Romo, “but this counts and I’m glad I was able to keep them from tying the game.”

Sandy Alcantara (2-5, 4.50) will face off against Tyler Beede (0-1, 13.50) to close out the series on Thursday.