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MIAMI – Most teams don't get too excited about traveling to Philadelphia to play the Phillies, who have the best record in the major leagues.
But after a 1-10 homestand, which concluded Monday night with a 12-9 loss to Arizona, the Florida Marlins are ready to hit the road.
"It's sad to say, but yes it is good to hit the road and see if we can come back and start winning some ballgames," manager Edwin Rodriguez said.
The Marlins are 15-21 at home, 17-11 on the road.
"There is no scientific explanation for that, we just play better when we are away," Rodriguez said.
And there is more good news ahead: All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez (back) will be reinstated from the disabled list Tuesday and is expected to bat in the leadoff spot against the Phillies.
In a corresponding move, the Marlins placed outfielder Scott Cousins (lower back strain) on the 15-day DL.
Miguel Montero hit three doubles and drove in four runs, and pitcher Zach Duke hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who have won four of five. Juan Miranda had three RBIs and Justin Upton knocked in a pair.
"It was nice to see us swing the bats," Upton said. "This was a good series for us."
Despite racking up a season-high 16 hits, the Marlins have lost 11 of 12 overall.
But after a 1-10 homestand, which concluded Monday night with a 12-9 loss to Arizona, the Florida Marlins are ready to hit the road.
"It's sad to say, but yes it is good to hit the road and see if we can come back and start winning some ballgames," manager Edwin Rodriguez said.
The Marlins are 15-21 at home, 17-11 on the road.
"There is no scientific explanation for that, we just play better when we are away," Rodriguez said.
And there is more good news ahead: All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez (back) will be reinstated from the disabled list Tuesday and is expected to bat in the leadoff spot against the Phillies.
In a corresponding move, the Marlins placed outfielder Scott Cousins (lower back strain) on the 15-day DL.
Miguel Montero hit three doubles and drove in four runs, and pitcher Zach Duke hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who have won four of five. Juan Miranda had three RBIs and Justin Upton knocked in a pair.
"It was nice to see us swing the bats," Upton said. "This was a good series for us."
Despite racking up a season-high 16 hits, the Marlins have lost 11 of 12 overall.