Legendary catcher Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez spent just one season with the Florida Marlins, but it was one to remember.
Throughout the postseason, Rodriguez came up big on more than one occasion. He also came up big throughout the regular season as well, including on this day 20 years ago. Rodriguez’s two-run home run in the eighth ultimately lifted the Marlins to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The score was tied 2-2 as Florida came to bat in the bottom of the eighth at Pro Player Stadium on April 22, 2003. Milwaukee reliever Valerio De Los Santos had struck out the side in the seventh but opened the eighth by allowing an infield single to Juan Pierre.