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Prado recalls memories of ‘magical’ Turner Field
- Updated: September 15, 2016
ATLANTA — There have been some fond memories for the Marlins at Turner Field over the past 20 years. In 1997, the organization clinched the National League Championship Series, defeating the Braves in seven games at Atlanta.
But, for the most part, the experiences haven’t been favorable for the Marlins at Atlanta.
With the Braves moving into a new building, SunTrust Park in 2017, the Marlins on Wednesday night played their final game at Turner Field, which opened in 1997.
“It seems new, doesn’t it?” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “Not the locker room, but the field itself, in general, it feels new. But I think it’s always exciting to go to a new ballpark. Next year should be some fun. Let’s see where it goes.”
Entering the game, Miami was just 67-106 at the Braves’ home the past 20 years.
“I …
