Clutch Cantu helps Marlins foil Phils, gain in NL East

usatoday.com     Jul 21, 2008            

Scott Olsen, center, and Marlins teammate Jeremy Hermida, left, rally around Jorge Cantu after his game-winning hit in the 11th. MIAMI (AP) — Jorge Cantu hit a bases-loaded single off the scoreboard with none out in the 11th inning, and the Florida Marlins tightened the NL East race by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Sunday. led off with his 16th home run. Ross had been 1-for-15 previously against Hamels. By winning two of three games in the series, the Marlins closed to one-half game behind the Phillies and New York Mets. New York moved into a tie for the division lead Sunday by beating Cincinnati. Marlins starter Josh Johnson pitched 6 2/3 innings in his second start since returning from reconstructive elbow surgery. He allowed seven hits and two runs. Jeremy Hermida hit his 12th homer of the season and his second in... [read full story]                    

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