[Nick Soulis]

Series #161



2004 Florida Marlins
Record: 83-79
Finish: 3rd in NL East
Manager: Jack McKeon
Ball Park: Pro Player Stadium
WAR Leader: Carl Pavano (5.8)
Franchise Record: 2-1
2004 Season Record: 5-0
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/FLA/2004.shtml

1919 Boston Braves
Record: 57-82
Finish: 6th in NL
Manager: Gene Stallings
Ball Park: Braves Field
WAR Leader: Dick Rudolph (4.3)
Franchise Record: 1-4
1919 Season Record: 2-1
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BSN/1919.shtml
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Braves Prove Cowards To Marlins
Easy Four Game Sweep For Florida In Wet Series



Game 1
At Pro Player Stadium
1919 Boston Braves 2
2004 Florida Marlins 7
WP: A. Burnett (1-0) LP: D. Rudolph (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Mike Redmond (3-3, 3 RBI)
2004 Marlins Lead Series 1-0

In a dazzling start to their Field of Dreams series, the 2004 Florida Marlins secured a commanding 7-2 victory over the 1919 Boston Braves at Pro Player Stadium on October 1, 2004. Mike Redmond delivered a stellar performance, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a sacrifice fly, earning Player of the Game honors. The Marlins jumped out early with three first-inning runs, highlighted by Juan Pierre's leadoff triple, while Luis Castillo added a two-run double in the second. A.J. Burnett pitched six strong innings, striking out six and escaping a bases-loaded jam in the sixth to maintain a 4-2 lead. Boston's bats struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leaving eight runners stranded despite Rabbit Maranville and Art Wilson's defensive and offensive contributions. Florida tacked on insurance runs in the seventh, aided by Miguel Cabrera’s sharp hitting, as the Marlins’ bullpen sealed the win with three scoreless innings. The series resumes tomorrow with Florida looking to extend their lead.

Game 2
At Pro Player Stadium
1919 Boston Braves 3
2004 Florida Marlins 6
WP: J. Beckett (1-0) LP: D. Fillingim (0-1) S: A. Benitez (1)
HR: A. Gonzalez (1), J. Conine (1)
POG: Josh Beckett (7 IP, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 114 P)
2004 Marlins Lead Series 2-0

In a chilly Field of Dreams setting at Pro Player Stadium, the 2004 Florida Marlins seized a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series against the 1919 Boston Braves with a 6-3 victory in Game 2. Josh Beckett anchored the win with a gritty performance, going seven innings while allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out two. The Marlins’ offense came alive in the fifth inning, led by Luis Castillo’s RBI single, part of a 2-for-4 performance that included two runs scored. Jeff Conine and Alex Gonzalez provided the power, each belting solo homers in the sixth to extend Florida's lead. Despite a valiant effort from Rabbit Maranville, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a double, the Braves couldn’t keep pace. Armando Benitez closed the door with a spotless two-inning save. The series shifts to historic Braves Field for Game 3, with Florida looking to edge closer to a sweep.

Game 3
At Braves Field
2004 Florida Marlins 9
1919 Boston Braves 3
WP: C. Pavano (1-0) LP: A. Nehf (0-1)
HR: H. Choi (1)
POG: Carl Pavano (8 IP, 12 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 120 P)
2004 Marlins Lead Series 3-0

The 2004 Florida Marlins secured a commanding 3-0 lead in their Field of Dreams series against the 1919 Boston Braves with a decisive 9-3 victory at Braves Field. The Marlins exploded for six runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Jeff Conine's bases-clearing double, breaking the game wide open. Carl Pavano delivered a stellar performance on the mound, pitching eight strong innings while scattering 12 hits and allowing just two earned runs. Boston's bats showed flashes of life late, with Rabbit Maranville's two-out double in the eighth contributing to a brief rally, but it was too little, too late. With a mix of clutch hitting, sound defense, and Pavano's poise, Florida now sits one win away from sweeping the series.

Game 4
At Braves Field
2004 Florida Marlins 5
1919 Boston Braves 1
WP: B. Penny (1-0) LP: R. Keating (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Brad Penny (8.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 115 P)

Under the cloudy skies at Braves Field, the 2004 Florida Marlins secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the 1919 Boston Braves, completing a sweep in their best-of-seven Field of Dreams series. Brad Penny shone as the Player of the Game, pitching 8.2 stellar innings while allowing just one run on four hits, striking out five, and keeping the Braves' offense subdued. The Marlins' offense was spearheaded by Hee-Seop Choi, who contributed a two-run double in the second inning and went 3-for-4 at the plate. Jeff Conine added two hits and a solo home run, while Miguel Cabrera and Alex Gonzalez each doubled in timely moments. Despite a valiant late effort from Rabbit Maranville, whose double in the eighth set up Boston's lone run, the Braves were hampered by two defensive errors and an anemic offense. With winds blowing out to left at 12 mph, the Marlins capitalized early and never looked back. The Marlins now turn their attention to a victory parade in celebration of their sweep, while the Braves are left reflecting on missed opportunities in a hard-fought series.

2004 Florida Marlins Win Series 4 Games To 0

Series MVP:

(.400, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 2B, .667 SLG, 4 K)