May 30, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly (left) talks with Marlins starting pitcher Justin Nicolino (center) on the pitchers mound during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Marlins Play the Pirates Tuesday Night After a Tough Loss Monday

May 30, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Justin Nicolino (20) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Justin Nicolino (20) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Marlins were defeated last night at home when the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Jeff Locke threw a three-hit shutout.

Winning 10-0, the Pirates made Marlin’s starting pitcher Justin Nicolino, 20, work for every out. Nicolino was up for the challenge until Nicolino was replaced by Jose Urena and Andrew McCutchen stepped up to the plate. This is where the game went downhill for the Marlins.

After falling behind 2-1, Urena tried to change up the play but Polanco followed and didn’t miss, leading to Polanco’s first career grand slam, which gave the Pirates a 7-0 lead.

The Marlins struggled after Locke finished the game off in the bottom half of the inning with ease, needing only 105 pitches in his three-hit shutout.

The Marlins have a chance to redeem themselves—The Pirates and Marlins go head to head again tonight starting at 7:10 p.m. at Marlins Park.

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