Sometimes even on your best day, it’s not enough. Such was the case for Pablo Lopez on Sunday as he left the game in a scoreless tie before the Miami Marlins gave up a home run to Atlanta Braves slugger Nick Markakis, leading to a 3-1 win on Sunday afternoon in 10 innings.
When it rains it pours for this organization – one that is failing to do fundamental things at the play and on the mound. Atlanta swept the three-game series. It also left national media asking if this team, this franchise had hit rock bottom.