Pence Helps Phillies to Win Over Marlins

Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer, Hector Luna had three RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Friday night.

Pence, Carlos Ruiz and Placido Polanco each had three hits as the Phillies won for the seventh time in nine games. Jonathan Papelbon got five outs for his 15th save in 15 chances.

Logan Morrison and Justin Ruggiano homered for the Marlins, who had won three straight.

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