Dane Myers hit a three-run homer and Xzavion Curry pitched five strong innings to lead the Miami Marlins to an 8-1 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at Rogers Centre.
Miami can wrap up a three-game sweep in the regular-season finale Sunday. The Marlins are in the National League East basement while the Blue Jays are last in the American League East.remained one hit away from the 200 mark on the season. It's the highest total for a Blue Jay since Vernon Wells had 215 hits in 2003.
Lukes scored Toronto's lone run in the bottom of the frame when he pulled a slider from Curry just over the wall near the right-field foul screen. Rodriguez was in some discomfort in the fourth inning, drawing a visit from manager John Schneider and a trainer. He stayed in the game and retired the next three batters in order.
The Marlins would load the bases against southpaw Brendon Little and added to the lead when Myers missed a grand slam by a few inches. Burger and Sanchez scored on the double and Conine made it 5-1 after an RBI single from Jhonny Pereda. Lukes delivered a strong throw from left field on the play to get Myers at the plate to end the inning.Rodriguez gave up three earned runs, four hits and two walks while striking out five.The retractable roof was closed for the matinee. An announced crowd of 35,733 was in attendance.Blue Jays infielder Leo Jimenez was not available due to right knee inflammation.
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