AUGUST 9, 2021•NESN.COM
Racial Slur Towards Lewis Brinson Heard On Marlins-Rockies BroadcastMiami Marlins centerfielder Lewis Brinson was victim to a shocking instance of racism at Coors Field while batting against the Rockies.
Rockies investigating after fan yells racial slur at Marlins' Lewis Brinson"Although the subject was not identified prior to the end of the game, the Rockies are still investigating this incident," the team said in...
AUGUST 9, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Marlins' Brinson target of fan's racial slur in Colorado
Lewis Brinson of the Miami Marlins was targeted by a fan at Coors Field who repeatedly shouted a racial slur at the Black outfielder when he batted in the ninth inning SundayAUGUST 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Hess - Hammered in spot startHess (2-2) yielded seven runs on six hits while taking the loss against Colorado on Sunday. He recorded three outs and did not register a strikeout.
ImpactHess coughed up a three-run homer to C.J. Cron in the first inning. He then gave up four runs on two homers without recording an out in the second before he was yanked. His season ERA shot up to 7.64 through 17.2 innings this season.
AUGUST 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kyle Freeland - Earns second straight winFreeland (3-6) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Miami.
ImpactIt wasn't the most impressive outing for Freeland but Colorado's offense put up 13 runs to help him snag his second win of the month. He gave up just one run through four innings before Miami broke through to score three in the fifth, including a two-run double by Lewis Brinson. It was Freeland's first time giving up more than three runs in an outing since June 16 and he's now sporting a 4.65 ERA through 14 starts. He's lined up to take the mound in San Francisco next weekend.
AUGUST 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jesús Aguilar - Homers, drives in threeAguilar went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Rockies.
ImpactAguilar drove in two runs with base knocks, including an RBI double in the fifth inning. He then clocked a 422-foot solo homer in the ninth. The veteran slugger was in a 3-for-20 skid in August before Sunday's big performance. He's slashing .266/.333/.481 with 40 extra-base hits this season.
AUGUST 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Connor Joe - Goes deep twiceJoe went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 13-8 win over the Marlins.
ImpactJoe entered the game after Raimel Tapia suffered a toe injury. He launched a two-run shot in the second inning and a solo blast in the eighth. The 28-year-old utilityman has been on fire over his last 10 games, going 14-for-34 (.412) with 14 RBI and five extra-base hits during that span. Joe is slashing .303/.369/.505 with five home runs in 40 games this season
AUGUST 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
