Miami A ballplayer’s career will eventually reach a point where one event will determine the direction of his future. The Marlins are hoping that right-hander Edward Cabrera’s outstanding performance against the Padres on Friday night is his last one.
Manager Skip Schumaker joined Cabrera on the loanDepot park mound in the seventh inning when he had reached 99 pitches and had two bases on with two outs.
Schumaker remarked, “I was looking down the entire time.” “I was strolling, pondering over the best course of action.”
Through an interpreter named Luis Dorante Jr., Cabrera stated, “I was just thinking, ‘Don’t take me out.'” I was attempting to persuade him. I believe I was able to persuade him to allow me to inside and remove the final.
Schumaker was considering a number of things when he considered his options. His shorthanded bullpen made the choice easier, even if he was already leaning toward keeping Cabrera in.
Declan Cronin, Andrew Nardi, Jesus Tinoco, Anthony Bender, and Calvin Faucher were all out. The only relievers available were three newbies and righty George Soriano, who would give up a game-tying opening home run to Jackson Merrill in the ninth inning of a 6-2 loss in 10 innings.
“I felt like this was his time to go and maybe a pivotal moment in his career, because I think it just gave him confidence against a really good team,” Schumaker said. “You can see it in his eyes that like he wasn’t sure if I was going to give it to him or not.” He had to give us some length. He gave it to us.
“We need you right now. We’ve lost a few games in a row, and we have no bullpen. Sandy [Alcantara] was, I assume, last year and the years prior. Sandy was always there to stem the bleeding during difficult situations, and Cabby took care of it for us on a few difficult outings.
“He went and told me this is my game,” Cabrera continued. And I simply walked to him and said, “Yes.” I understand.
Skip Schumaker on the 6-2 defeat of the Marlins
August 9, 2024 · 1:29
Skip Schumaker on the 6-2 defeat of the Marlins
As promised, Cabrera stopped the threat by striking out Luis Campusano with a 93.9 mph changeup up and in. To cap off the second-longest outing of his career, he let out an emotional shout, joined by his teammates in the dugout.
Despite allowing a runner to get to scoring position in five of the seven innings, the 26-year-old Cabrera, who allowed three walks and four singles, did not give up despite using a lot of changeups (53.8%) and curveballs (21.7%). Defense also provided him with assistance.
Home team Marlins capture Merrill
August 9, 2024 · 0:24
Home team Marlins capture Merrill
The fourth inning began with the first two batters reaching, then Cabrera got Manny Machado to infield the ball 5-3. After third baseman Emmanuel Rivera retrieved David Peralta’s ground ball and threw home after Merrill’s one-out triple in the seventh, catcher Ali Sánchez applied the tag to record the out.
“Today, Caberera was in business,” Machado stated. “We had opportunities; we just didn’t cash in.” He did a great job delivering his pitches. He momentarily unbalanced us. He carried out the pitches we were unable to reach. Give a little tip here and there, but never give up.
Edward Cabrera gets away with it
August 9, 2024 · 0:15
Edward Cabrera gets away with it
With this performance, Cabrera’s streak of scoreless innings reached 13, which is the second-longest of his career. Since left-hander Trevor Rogers was transferred to the O’s before the Trade Deadline, on June 27, the Marlins had not had a strong start when he shut out the host Phillies.
Miami had by far the fewest quality starts in MLB going into the first game of the series. This season, the Marlins have only made five starts of seven or more innings, which is an MLB record, and none since Rogers at Washington on June 15.
The string of starting-pitching injuries to Alcantara, Jesús Luzardo, Braxton Garrett, Eury Pérez, Ryan Weathers, and Sixto Sánchez is the main cause of these questionable statistics. This season, Cabrera also had two trips to the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Now that Rogers is no longer around, Cabrera needs to step up and reach his full potential.
“Yes, please,” Cabrera responded. “I feel fantastic, powerful, and healthy. I promise to give it my all each and every time I step outside.
The fourth inning saw the Marlins hit back-to-back home runs.
August 9, 2024 · 0:48
The fourth inning saw the Marlins hit back-to-back home runs.
Schumaker continued, saying, “We’re at [the] point [of] trying to figure out what guys are made of, who they are, and what their opportunity is. This was his chance, and since it’s not physical, maybe it gives him some confidence.
“With him, it’s never physical. Thus, ideally, this merely serves to demonstrate that he is capable of doing so. Given his skill set, he ought to aim for six or seven innings per outing.
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