"Fairbanks threw a 27-pitch first inning against the Yankees, allowing Ben Rice's three-run homer that put New York ahead 3-1."
"Miami said Fairbanks' wife was set to have labor induced on Monday morning and the team planned to put him on paternity leave."
"A 32-year-old right-hander, Fairbanks had last pitched on Tuesday. His previous start was on Sept. 21, 2020, when he pitched a 1 2/3 innings for Tampa Bay at the New York Mets."
"Around the scheduled 1:35 p.m. start time of a game that began after a 3-hour, 35-minute rain delay, the Marlins said Fairbanks was starting instead of Chris Paddack."
Pete Fairbanks received a rare starting opportunity with the Miami Marlins to accommodate the impending birth of his child. His wife was scheduled for labor induction on Monday morning, prompting the team to place him on paternity leave. In his first inning against the Yankees, Fairbanks threw 27 pitches and allowed a three-run homer to Ben Rice, putting New York ahead 3-1. Andrew Nardi took over pitching duties in the second inning.
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