Giancarlo Stanton Homers Twice , Signs Ball For Fan

Giancarlo Stanton was the only offense for Miami as he hit home runs in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Atlanta who improved their record to 1-6.

That wasn't all the right fielder did on Wednesday in the loss to Atlanta as Miami dropped to 4-4 he also celebrated the 19th multi-homer game of his career, and his first since hitting a pair at Citi Field vs. the Mets on July 6, 2016. Both of his two-run blasts came off left-hander Jaime Garcia. "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223944152/marlins-giancarlo-stanton-hits-two-home-runs/.That wasn't all the right fielder did on Wednesday in the loss to Atlanta as Miami dropped to 4-4 he also celebrated the 19th multi-homer game of his career, and his first since hitting a pair at Citi Field vs. the Mets on July 6, 2016. Both of his two-run blasts came off left-hander Jaime Garcia. "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223944152/marlins-giancarlo-stanton-hits-two-home-runs/

Besides being the lone offensive threat for Miami In the fifth inning. Stanton woke up Marlins Park with a jolt that landed in the pool at the Clevelander in left field. Comparing the two home runs, there was a difference in maximum height of 96 feet (144 and 48). That ties Brian Dozier (June 28, 2016) for the second-largest gap between two homers in the Statcast  Era for any player who's hit at least two dingers in the same game. "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223944152/marlins-giancarlo-stanton-hits-two-home-runs/

On Stanton's second homer, a fan actually dove into the water to retrieve the ball.

"I just signed the ball for him," Stanton said about an hour after the game. "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223944152/marlins-giancarlo-stanton-hits-two-home-runs/

How many players do you think would have even thought to sign a ball for a fan after the game at the ballpark? Way to go Giancarlo Stanton for making that fans night!

Miami will continue their homestand when they  face New York tonight as they will look to rebound from their loss to Atlanta while New York looks to continue their winning ways after defeating Philadelphia 5-4  Wednesday.

Left -hander Wei Min Chin will be on the mound for Miami. He has a record of 1-0 with an earn run average of 1.50 to go along with five strikeouts. He will face New York right-hander Robert Gsellman who has a record of 0-1 with a 4.50 earn run average to go along with eight strikeouts. "according to  https://www.mlb.com/gameday/mets-vs-marlins/2017/04/13/490236#game_tab=preview,game_state=preview,game=490236

Will Miami be able to rebound from their loss against Atlanta? Will New York continue to win? First pitch is set for 7:10 pm. "according to  https://www.mlb.com/gameday/mets-vs-marlins/2017/04/13/490236#game_tab=preview,game_state=preview,game=490236