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The Marlins swatted three home runs, and the Diamondbacks belted four in this see-saw affair in which the Diamondbacks rotation and bullpen aces both were lit up. Chris Iannetta was the difference maker, driving in eight on the strength of an RBI single, followed by a three-run home run and a grand slam. Fernando Rodney closed the game and earned his 300th career save.
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