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Rain makes mess of Marlins opener as they lose to Braves 2-1

Miami Marlins batter Dee Gordon loses his balance and goes to the turf after unsuccessfully bunting in the eighth inning of an opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. The Braves won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)
Miami Marlins batter Dee Gordon loses his balance and goes to the turf after unsuccessfully bunting in the eighth inning of an opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. The Braves won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper) Miami Marlins batter Dee Gordon loses his balance and goes to the turf after unsuccessfully bunting in the eighth inning of an opening day baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Miami, Monday, April 6, 2015. The Braves won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

By Associated Press 4 min read

MIAMI (AP) – Even before Dee Gordon went face down leaving the batter’s box, the Miami Marlins looked like a flop in their season opener against the Atlanta Braves.

The sellout crowd’s mood soured in the second inning when the game was halted for 16 minutes because of rain – a first at 3-year-old Marlins Park, which has a retractable roof. The resulting wet track subsequently cost the Marlins at least twice on the bases, and they lost to Atlanta 2-1.

Marlins president David Samson took the blame for leaving the roof open too long, saying the rain was unexpected.

“This will be my last game with the Marlins,” Samson said jokingly. “I’ve enjoyed my 14 seasons here.”

Two Atlanta relievers combined to escape a bases-loaded, none-out jam in the seventh, and new closer Jason Grilli pitched a perfect ninth for the rebuilding Braves. They traded All-Star closer Craig Kimbel in their latest deal to San Diego on Sunday.