Photos: Jose Fernandez breaks major league record with 17-0 home start
Jose Fernandez returned from Tommy John surgery, and despite a setback in August with a biceps strain, returned to the dominant form prior to his 2014 elbow injury, finishing 6-1 with a 2.92 ERA. He set a major league record by extending his career mark at Marlins Park to 17-0.
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Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, left, hugs his girlfriend Carla Mendoza after defeating the the Atlanta Braves 12-11 in a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. Fernandez became the first pitcher in the modern era to win his first 17 career home decisions.
(David Santiago / AP)CORRECTS PAPER NAME TO EL NUEVO HERALD FROM MIAMI HERALD - Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, left, kisses his girlfriend Carla Mendoza after defeating the the Atlanta Braves 12-11 in a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. Fernandez became the first pitcher in the modern era to win his first 17 career home decisions. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP) MAGAZINES OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT (David Santiago / AP)
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez walks to the dugout before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky / AP)
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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez, left, hugs his grandmother Olga after the Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-11 in a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. With the win, Fernandez became the first pitcher in the modern era to win his first 17 career home decisions. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky / AP)
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez gets set to throw in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky / AP)
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez, left, talks with pitching coach Chuck Hernandezm right, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky / AP)
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) jokes with Jeff Mathis (6) during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky / AP)
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Miami Marlins’ Tom Koehler douses teammate Jose Fernandez after they defeated the the Atlanta Braves 12-11 in a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. Fernandez became the first pitcher in the modern era to win his first 17 career home decisions. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT (David Santiago / AP)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Derek Dietrich #32 of the Miami Marlins slides into home plate during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on September 25, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 538595623 (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Justin Bour #48 of the Miami Marlins celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park on September 25, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 538595623 (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: A.J. Pierzynski #15 of the Atlanta Braves tags out Marcell Ozuna #13 of the Miami Marlins during the game at Marlins Park on September 25, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 538595623 (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)