The Miami Marlins were able to pick up a walk-off win against the Houston Astros on Friday night in extra innings and will trot out Carlos Zambrano to pick up another win and win their first series of the season. Giancarlo Stanton hit a double in the bottom of the 11th inning to seal the victory for the Marlins as the Marlins bats have finally started to come alive.
The Astros were able to rally back from being down 4-1 early in the game thanks to a two-run home run in the bottom of the 8th inning by JD Martinez. Houston couldn't hold on in extra innings however, but will bring Bud Norris to the mound on Saturday afternoon to try and pick up their first road win of the season.
Starting PItchers:
Houston: Norris (0-0, 2.57 ERA)
Miami: Zambrano (0-0, 6.00 ERA)
Game Time: 7:10 PM ET, April 14, 2012
Location: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
TV: FOX FLORIDA
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