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Stanton’s HR saving catch not enough to lift slumping Marlins

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When it comes to baseball analytics, Giancarlo Stanton is a God with the bat and not nearly as godly with his glove.

Baseball’s home run leader made a case in the third inning Tuesday night he might be a little underrated defensively. His leaping catch at the wall to rob Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy of a solo home run was a highlight-reel grab to remember.

Unfortunately, it was the only real highlight of the night for the Marlins, who dropped a 2-1 decision and have now lost eight of their last nine games in a continued free-fall out of the wild card race.