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Marlins Rookie Jerar Encarnación Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam in MLB Debut

Marlins outfielder Jerar Encarnación made his major league debut on Sunday, and he made sure it was a memorable one.

Up in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and Miami down 1-0 to the Mets, Encarnación lined a ball over the right field wall for his first hit, his first home run and his first grand slam.

The big blast gave the Marlins a 4-1 lead as they went on to beat the Mets 6-2, marking their first victory vs. New York this season. Encarnación added his first stolen base and another run in the ninth inning.