4/2/08

Robert Andino's rough night

Sure, he hit a walkoff home run to win the game for the Florida Marlins, but Robert Andino's night quickly changed when he received a text message from his wife.

Via Florida Marlins blog FishStripes:
Andino hastily dressed at his locker moments after his first career homer propelled the Marlins to a 5-4, 10-inning win over the Mets at Dolphin Stadium Tuesday. The revelry ended as soon as he saw the text messages from his wife, Renee.

A man knocked at the door of Andino's south Miami-Dade County home while Renee was on the phone. He repeatedly requested entry, but would not identify himself, saying only, "It's me." According to an early account of the episode that made its way back to Dolphin Stadium, the man ultimately tried to force his way in but left when police arrived.

The couple's two children, Taj (4) and Alijah (23 months), were presumed to be in the house as well.

Adding to Andino's anxiety is that he's from the same neighborhood as Sean Taylor, the former University of Miami and Washington Redskins safety who last year was killed after confronting would-be robbers in his home.
As much as it stings to have a walkoff hit against you, it all pales in comparison to real life situations like this. Hopefully all is well with Andino and his family.