Now at 12-5-2, the Miami Marlins trail only the 13-5 Philadelphia Phillies in the Grapefruit League. Twelve more games remain on the schedule until three off days at the completion of camp. The aforementioned Phillies will help the Marlins kick off the season in earnest on March 26.
Garrett Cooper started things off for the Miami Marlins in the second inning with a double, and Matt Kemp reached first on a fielders choice without erasing the big first baseman. Eddy Alvarez followed with a successful sacrifice bunt, moving both runners over.