Surging Marlins vie for series sweep of Athletics

One of the advantages of hiring a new manager is that every player gets a fresh opportunity.

The Miami Marlins, led by new manager Skip Schumaker, are making the most of their chances lately.

The host Marlins will bid for their seventh win in nine outings overall and a three-game sweep of theOakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon.

Jesus Sanchez is one of those players who is thriving under Schumaker. The 25-year-old out