Marlins Ease By Padres

     The Miami Marlins edged the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Wednesday at loanDepot park. The Marlins concluded their six-game homestand with a 4-2 record. 

     Miami(48-53) sprinted out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Augustin Ramirez drove in Xavier Edwards with a base hit into center field. 

     San Diego(55-47) evened it up 1-1 in the top of the fourth. Manny Machado singled to left field and Luis Arraez crossed the plate. 

     The Marlins reclaimed the lead 3-1 during the fifth inning. Jesus Sanchez socked a two-run homer to right field on a 3-2 pitch with Javier Sanoja aboard.