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Yelich Hits Early Homer As Marlins Top Pirates 3-2 For Sweep

PITTSBURGH (CBSMiami/AP) — Christian Yelich homered in the first inning and Miami added a pair of unearned runs allowing the Marlins to rally past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

Jose Urena (2-4) allowed two runs and four hits in six innings as the Marlins swept a series for the sixth time this season. He lowered his ERA from 6.80 to 6.33.

Fernando Rodney completed the five-hitter, working around a two-out walk in the ninth. Rodney retired Francisco Cervelli on a game-ending groundout for his third save of the series and 24th in 26 chances this season.