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Yelich homers to back Urena, sweep of Bucs
- Updated: August 21, 2016
PITTSBURGH — From spot starter to staple in the rotation. That’s what the Marlins are asking of Jose Urena, and the right-hander came through with a composed six strong innings that set the tone in a 3-2 Miami win over the Pirates on Sunday at PNC Park.
Christian Yelich knocked a first-inning home run off Ryan Vogelsong, and the Marlins were able to complete a three-game sweep that puts them 1 1/2 games ahead of Pittsburgh in the National League Wild Card race. Miami remains 1 1/2 games behind the Cardinals for the second Wild Card spot.
In the sixth inning, the Marlins capitalized on a throwing error by shortstop Sean Rodriguez and scored twice. Martin Prado had an RBI groundout and Dee Gordon, who reached on a bunt single, scored on a wild pitch.
Vogelsong gave up three runs, but just one was earned. His wild pitch in the fifth inning allowed Gordon to race …
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