Giancarlo Stanton dents scoreboard with a massive homer in left field - MLB Update
Crowd stood enthralled as Giancarlo Stanton thrashed an enormous hit that jolted scoreboard. Hitting a grand slam at the Marlins ballpark requires power. As Stanton managed it was one of those moments, fans will remember for a long time to come.
Couple of days back the Marlins was suffering run-drought. Far from hitting home runs, simple run manufacturing techniques were a far cry. From Jose Reyes to Hanley Ramirez and few other players down in the line-up, performance at par with their potential
was not materialising.
Perhaps, fury which was accumulating gradually needed something like this from one of their hitters to come to an end. While that massive homer no way indicates elimination of issues with their offence, most of the fans will like to forget them, at least
for a while.
At the moment, what is dominant in their minds is mammoth hit they witnessed in the ballpark.
When a club is going through slump, cheers such little things bring on faces of the fans are of great significance. Retention of the pride in whatever shape changes the whole atmosphere in the club-house.
As the Marlins struck 13 hits on Monday, their confidence will be high and that they can use to re-launch themselves in the season.
The Marlins now claim third spot on National League East Division, taking over the New York Mets. Sudden improvement is a result of quality performances by their pitchers.
In-particular, their reliever Heat Bell has been drastically different to what he was before he was removed from closing job in couple of games.
Apart from the relievers, Jose Reyes is improving gradually on plate. While he was poor at the start, in the last few weeks, he is connecting well in almost every game.
Above all, speed for which he is known for actually has improved. For the same reason, he is reaching home plate frequently now.
Stanton has been the most consistent in the Marlins’ line-up. With nine home runs and 28 RBIs, he will aim to lift the Marlins’ offence throughout the season like this.
If the Marlins are to keep winning games, role of Stanton will be crucial.
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