Marlins Outpace Royals

     The Miami Marlins outlasted the Kansas City Royals 9-6 at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday night. The Marlins will complete their seven-game road swing tomorrow. 

     Miami(71-69) rocketed out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Kansas City(62-78) answered back quickly compiling five runs in the bottom of the first for a 5-2 advantage. 

     The Marlins slowly climbed back into the contest during the middle innings. The Fish placed three runs in the sixth inning and regained the lead 7-6. They were able to add two insurance runs in the top of the ninth for a three-run margin.