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Reyes’ 2-run homer helps power Padres

- By Jay Paris

SAN DIEGO — Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer that put San Diego ahead and the Padres got a fine effort from their bullpen Tuesday in a 9-5 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Eric Hosmer had three hits and the Padres won a matchup of last-place teams, handing Miami its first loss this season in a game started by Dan Straily.

Reyes, called up May 14 from the minors, connected in the sixth off Straily (2-1) for the rookie’s third homer in six games and second in two days at Petco Park. San Diego scored four in the eighth to break the game open, with pinch-hitter Christian Villanueva producing a two-run single.

Craig Stammen (3-0) won in relief of starter Tyson Ross. Adam Cimber worked a spotless seventh inning, Brad Hand pitched the eighth and Kirby Yates got the final three outs.

JT Riddle had an insidethe-park homer for the Marlins in the ninth.

Miami had won all five of Straily’s starts this year. But he elevated a changeup to Reyes, and his drive soared into the second deck in leftcenter to give the Padres a 5-4 edge. That was the end of the night for Straily, who allowed four earned runs and seven hits.

Ross, who won his previous two starts, got a quick hook from manager Andy Green. The right-hander was decent in his 51⁄3 innings, allowing three runs, six hits and a walk. He struck out four.

The Padres jumped on Straily with a three-run first. Travis Jankowski, Cory Spangenber­g and Hosmer opened the game with three consecutiv­e singles.

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