Marlins extend road winning streak to 11 with 12-2 win over Reds

CINCINNATI AP The Miami Marlins extended their franchise-record road winning streak to with a - triumph over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night It s the longest road winning streak in the major leagues since the Phillies won straight away from home in Eury P rez - made his sixth start for the Marlins since returning this season from Tommy John surgery and only two hits including Matt McLain s solo homer his th in the first inning P rez struck out eight and didn t walk a batter After Nick Martinez - retired the first six batters he faced the Marlins collected six consecutive hits off him in the third including a two-run double by Xavier Edwards to take a - lead Martinez who made his first start at Great American Ball Park since taking a no-hitter into the ninth against the Padres allowed a career-high earned runs on seven hits Key moment The Marlins caught a break in the seven-run third inning when Agust n Ram rez s high-hopper went just over the head of Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte to drive home another run and keep the rally going Key stat During the road winning streak the Marlins have outscored their opponents - Up next Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott - ERA will make his first start since being named to the NL All-Star squad and will face Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantra - on Wednesday