Marlins Outscore Padres

     The Miami Marlins avoided a three-game series sweep and outslugged the San Diego Padres 10-8 at Petco Park on Wednesday. The Marlins finished their six-game California road trip with a 3-3 record. The Fish will host the San Francisco Giants in a three-game series this weekend. 

     San Diego(31-23) broke out to a big lead early in the contest. The Padres scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth for a 6-1 advantage. 

     Miami(22-32) answered back with five runs during the top of the fifth to even it up 6-6. The Marlins leaped over the Friars with three runs in the eighth inning and led 10-8.