Marlins Sweep Giants

     The Miami Marlins stomped the San Francisco Giants 12-5 at Oracle Park on Thursday. The Marlins pulled off a three-game series sweep for the second time this season. The Fish will finish their six-game road swing in Arizona versus the Diamondbacks beginning tomorrow.

     Miami(34-45) scored three runs in the first inning and two runs in the top of the third for a five-run margin. San Francisco(44-37) answered back with two runs in the bottom of the third and three runs during the fourth inning to tie it up 5-5. 

     The Marlins responded with three runs in the top of the fifth for an 8-5 advantage. They pulled away with four more runs in the eighth inning and led 12-5.