Marlins Blanked By Rays

     The Miami Marlins opened up the 2021 regular season as they shut out by the defending American League champion Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 at loanDepot park on Thursday. It was the first game that the Marlins played in their newly named stadium. It was known as Marlins Park since they relocated from Dolphin Stadium in 2012. 

     This opening day will be the last time where pitchers will come to bat. The National League will use the designated hitter role in their lineups as of next season. 

     There was no scoring in the contest during the first seven innings. Tampa Bay(1-0) broke the tie in the eight inning when Austin Meadows smashed a solo home run to right-center field on a 2-0 pitch. 

     Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow retired 17 of 18 Miami(0-1) batters that he faced. The Marlins tried to rally in the bottom of the eighth, however they left two men on base.