The Philadelphia Phillies raced away from the Miami Marlins 14-2 at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night. The Marlins have lost six of their last seven games while the Phillies have won 12 of their last 35 contests.
Philadelphia(75-71) jumped to a 3-0 lead in the second inning. Aaron Altherr sailed a two-run homer over the left-field fence on a 3-2 pitch. Roman Quinn later hit a solo home run to left field on the first pitch.
The Phillies expanded their lead in the fourth to an eight-run margin. Quinn grounded into a fielder's choice to second and two runs scored on the play. Altherr came up again and pounded a three-run homer to left field on a 2-1 count to make it 8-0.
Miami(57-90) finally got on the scoreboard during the top of the sixth. J.T. Realmuto connected with a solo home run to center field on the first pitch.
The Phils continued to pile on the runs in the bottom of the sixth. Rhys Hoskins powered a two-run homer to left on a 2-1 pitch. Wilson Ramos would then drive in Jose Bautista on a single into center field to give them an 11-1 lead.
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