SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Miami Marlins: Brandon Kintzler back from the depths of despair The Miami Marlins are in the playoffs for the first time since 2003 and their closer Brandon Kintzler has been a big part of the resurgence....
Nabs 12th save Kintzler walked two batters in the 10th inning of Friday's game against the Yankees but ultimately got the job done for his 12th save of the season.
Impact Kintzler had to face DJ LeMahieu with the bases loaded and one out after walking two of the first three batters in the 10th. The 36-year-old was able to induce a chopper towards second base in which Miguel Rojas was able to glove, step on the bag and throw to first for the 6-3 double play to end the game. The save tied Kintzler with Josh Hader for the most in the National League while also punching the Marlins a ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2003. This season has been a remarkable story for Kintzler, who has a career-best 2.22 ERA and double-digit saves for the first time since 2017.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3
The Marlins clinched an improbable playoff berth in their coronavirus-decimated season, beating the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings to seal the postseason trip on the field of t...SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Kintzler's 6-out SV; remembering José Marlins manager Don Mattingly went a little out of his comfort zone on Thursday in a crucial 4-2 win over the Braves at Truist Park. With th...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • MLB.COM
Grabs 11th save Kintzler recorded his 11th save of the season in Thursday's 4-2 win over Atlanta, giving up one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings. He struck out three.
Impact The Marlins had a shutout going until Brad Boxberger ran into trouble in the eighth inning, loading the bases with nobody out, and manager Don Mattingly decided to take no chances and brought in his closer. Kintzler did allow two inherited runners to score, but he shut the door on Atlanta after that. It was his second save in as many appearances after going more than two weeks without one earlier in the month, but he might need to nail down one or two more if the Marlins are going to clinch a playoff berth over the final days of the season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
López, Marlins boost playoff hopes by beating Braves 4-2
Jon Berti had three hits, including a two-run double, Pablo López allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday nig...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays top Yanks, back in playoffs for 1st time since '16
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mattingly's Marlins could clinch berth at Yankee Stadium
Don Mattingly returns this weekend to the Bronx, where his best years as a player always ended when the regular season didSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres win, back in playoffs for 1st time in 14 years
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches 10th save Kintzler worked around two hits and a walk to throw a scoreless seventh inning and earn the save in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals. He struck out one...
Impact This one was not pretty, but the team pitched around Juan Soto and Kintzler ultimately got out of the jam by striking out Kurt Suzuki. Kintzler lacks the swing-and-miss dominance of a traditional closer, but he has gotten the job done this season by keeping the ball on the ground. At this point it seems like a lock that the Marlins will pick up Kintzler's $4 million option for 2021.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suzuki, Nats bounce back, bop Marlins 15-0 to split twinbill
Kurt Suzuki homered and doubled to bounce back from a game-ending strikeout in the opener, and the Washington Nationals routed the playoff-contending Miami Marlins 15-0 to split a...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rojas, Cooper homer to lead Marlins over Nationals 7-3
Miguel Rojas and Garrett Cooper each had a double and a homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-3SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfaro 2 HRs; Marlins beat BoSox 8-4, inch closer in NL East
Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late-inning arms; Sixto's No. 73; Hoyt's slider Veteran Brandon Kintzler has been a mainstay in the back end of the Marlins’ bullpen, converting nine of his first 11 save chances. In Game...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM
Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins beat Braves 5-4 in 10th inning on Rojas's 4th hit
Miguel Rojas had four hits, including a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falters vs. Rays Kintzler (1-3) took the loss and a blown save against the Rays on Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk across two-thirds of an inning. He did not record a str...
Impact Kintzler was called on to pitch the bottom of the 10th after the Marlins took a 4-3 lead in the top half of the inning. Joey Wendle began the frame as the runner on second base and quickly scored on Ji-Man Choi's double. Choi would come across to score the winning run on Brandon Lowe's sacrifice fly three batters later. Although Kintzler took his third loss and first blown save of the season, he still holds a strong 2.93 ERA and should continue to receive the bulk of save chances going forward.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Earns ninth save Kintzler needed just one out as he recorded his ninth save in a 7-3 win over the Rays on Saturday.
Impact Kintzler was called upon with two outs in the ninth inning after Brandon Leibrandt loaded the bases and was unable to close the door. The veteran righty needed just two pitches to get Joey Wendle to ground out and pick up the save. Kintzler is tied for second in baseball with nine saves and is sporting a career-best 2.45 ERA across 14.2 innings in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Alcantara 6 solid innings, Marlins end 9-game skid vs Rays
Sandy Alcantara allowed one run over six innings, Corey Dickerson homered for the second consecutive game and the Miami Marlins beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 7-3SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marte's homer gives Marlins 3-2 win over Blue Jays
Starling Marte celebrated his Miami debut with a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins top the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
