Stanton Homer Lifts Marlins Over Phillies, 7-6
MIAMI (AP) - Mike Stanton hit a solo homer with one out in the 10th inning Wednesday night, and the Florida Marlins overcame an early four-run deficit to avert a series sweep by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.
Stanton hit a 2-1 pitch from Danys Baez (2-4) into the seats in left. The young slugger had been hitless in his previous four at-bats, striking out twice and grounding into a bases-loaded double play.
Stanton, who has been dealing with blurry vision in his right eye because of an infection, hit his 17th homer this season. It was the first walkoff homer of his career.
Philadelphia's John Mayberry Jr. hit two home runs in the No. 8 spot in the order, and Jimmy Rollins also homered for the Phillies.
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