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Martinez Hurt as Mets Lose to Marlins

Rookie's home run in the 10th wins it for Florida

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2008 3:15 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Robert Andino hit his first career home run with two out in the bottom of the tenth inning to give the Florida Marlins a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets. The Florida bullpen was outstanding, allowing just three hits and one run over seven innings after Florida starter Rick VandenHurk proved ineffective over the first three innings, reports the Associated Press.

Much more serious than losing the game for New York was the loss of starter Pedro Martinez to an apparent hamstring injury. Martinez, who has missed significant time over the past two seasons due to injuries, left the game in the fourth inning. "He said he felt kind of a pop," said Mets skipper Willie Randolph.

Florida Marlins' Robert Andino watches his walk-off home run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday April 1, 2008, in Miami. The Marlins won 5-4.
Florida Marlins' Robert Andino watches his walk-off home run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday April 1, 2008, in Miami. The Marlins won 5-4.   (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
New York Mets' Pedro Martinez pitches in the second inning of a Tuesday, April 1, 2008, baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami. Martinez left the game in the fourth inning with an injury.
New York Mets' Pedro Martinez pitches in the second inning of a Tuesday, April 1, 2008, baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami. Martinez left the game in the fourth inning with an injury.   (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
Florida Marlins, including Dan Uggla (6), celebrate after Robert Andino (11) hit a 10th-inning home run to give the Marlins a 5-4 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Miami.
Florida Marlins, including Dan Uggla (6), celebrate after Robert Andino (11) hit a 10th-inning home run to give the Marlins a 5-4 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Miami.   (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
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