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    Reds 7, Marlins 6

    Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:15 PM EST [Reds]

    WP: Jared Burton (2-1)

    LP: Renyel Pinto (1-2)

    HR: Cin: Adam Dunn (7). Fla: Cody Ross (4)

    The hero: Could it get any better for Paul Janish? Not only did Janish make his big league debut, he also got the game-winning hit -- his first hit in the majors -- in the 10th inning.

    The goat: Mike Lincoln loaded the bases for Francisco Cordero, but Bon Castellini isn't giving Mike Lincoln $46 million.

    The play: With a 6-run lead, it looked benign at the time, but former Red Jorge Cantu led off the top of the ninth with a ball off pitcher Mike Lincoln. Second baseman Brandon Phillips changed direction and was able to pick up the ball, but couldn't get a throw off to first for what have been an incredible play. That's started the six-run ninth for the Marlins.

    The stat: Arroyo is now 2-0 with a 2.28 ERA in four career starts on short rest.

    The lesson: Six-run leads should be safe. But when you're playing team with the best slugging percentage in the National League and the second-best record, it isn't. Especially when you're in last place in the worst division in baseball.

    Dusty said: "We're starting to get some breaks. ... You need some breaks. We weren't getting any before and hopefully we have a lot more to come."

    Next: The Reds go for the sweep against the Marlins with Matt Belisle (1-3, 7.45 ERA) against lefty Andrew Miller (3-2, 6.52).

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