Rockies unable to keep Marlins at bay in 9th

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DENVER — Martin Prado’s bases-loaded single in the top of the ninth fueled a four-run rally, after the Marlins had blown a lead the previous inning, to beat the Rockies, 5-3, at Coors Field on Friday night.

With the win, the Marlins remain tied with the Cardinals for the second National League Wild Card. The loss pushed the Rockies four games out of a postseason spot and back below .500.

The Marlins — who were 1-48 when trailing after eight innings entering the game — put the first three runners on in the ninth against Rockies closer Carlos Estevez. Colorado elected to intentionally walk Dee Gordon to get to Prado with the bases loaded, and Prado busted out of a 2-for-19 slump on a two-run single up the middle. Christian Yelich added an insurance run on a …

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