The Miami Marlins built up an 8-1 lead against Phillies’ starting pitcher Jerome Williams after just two innings, then held off a furious rally by the visitors for a 9-7 win at Marlins Park.
Williams (4-9) showed no signs of the competent starting pitcher who had shown up on the mound in his last three outings. He was shelled early, often, and authoritatively. In 1.2 innings, he allowed 8 hits and walked 4 batters, leading to all 8 of the runs being earned.
The Phillies had jumped on top thanks to a Darin Ruf sac fly that scored Andres Blanco for a 1-0 lead
in the top of the 1st inning.