Thursday, August 31, 2017

Phillies Hold Off Marlins

     The Miami Marlins returned home and were defeated by the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 at Marlins Park on Thursday night. The Marlins lost their fourth consecutive game.
     In the second inning, Miami(66-67) took the lead. Miguel Rojas grounded out to short for Marcell Ozuna to score.
     Philadelphia(50-83) struck back with three runs in the fourth inning. Pedro Florimon knocked in Daniel Nava with a base hit into center field. Two batters later, the Phillies went ahead 3-2 as Ben Lively drove in Maikel Franco and Florimon on a single to center.
     The Marlins could only muster one more run in the bottom of the fifth. Christian Yelich doubled to left field and Dee Gordon crossed the plate.

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