NEW YORK (AP) — Miguel Rojas’ two-run single capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning Wednesday night, spoiling Taijuan Walker’s longest start in more than four years and sending the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets.
Miami played error-free ball and turned three double plays in snapping a seven-game losing streak one night after manager Don Mattingly delivered a stern rebuke about his club’s sloppy play. The Marlins committed nine errors during their skid and were outscored 59-32.
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“I thought a cleaner game as far as defensively, for sure,” Mattingly said.