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MIAMI, June 7 (UPI) -- Cody Ross hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth Saturday to give the Florida Marlins an 8-7 victory against Cincinnati.
Ross also hit an RBI single in the seventh. Luis Gonzalez had three hits, one a solo homer in the fourth, and three RBI.
Jorge Cantu and starter Scott Olsen had one RBI apiece, while Cantu had three hits for the Marlins, who ended a string of seven straight losses to Cincinnati.
The winner was reliever Burke Badenhop (2-3).
Cincinnati's Brandon Phillips hit a three-run double in the sixth. Four other players had one RBI each, including Adam Dunn, who hit a solo homer in the eighth, his 16th homer this season.
Jay Bruce and Jerry Hairston Jr. had two hits apiece for the Reds, who have split their last four games.
The losing pitcher was closer Francisco Cordero (2-1).
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