Marlins Edge Reds

     The Miami Marlins avoided a sweep with a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnait Reds at Great American Ball Park on Sunday. The Marlins were almost swept for the second time in the last six days. The Fish went 1-5 on their recent road trip before the MLB All-Star Game break.

     Miami(33-63) took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth. Jonah Bride hit a single to up the middle for Xavier Edwards and Jesus Sanchez to score. 

     Cincinnati(47-50) tied it up 2-2 during the bottom of the sixth. Elly De La Cruz blasted a two-run homer to right-center field on the first pitch for his 17th home run of the season. Jonathan India scored in front of him on the play. 

     The Marlins regained the lead 3-2 in the eighth inning. Edwards knocked in Jake Burger with a base hit through the left side.