Panik makes stellar debut with Miami in 11-6 win over Phils

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Panik made an instant impression in his first game in Miami's lineup, homering in his first at-bat and adding a go-ahead RBI single during a six-run sixth inning as the Marlins rallied for an 11-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

“It was good to get right out there and make an impact,” Panik said following a 2-for-4 night with two runs scored and two RBIs. “It was a good night and a good first day. Hopefully, there's a lot more good to come.”

Starling Marte went 4-for-6 for Miami and Garrett Cooper and Adam Duvall each had three hits for the Marlins. Duvall recorded his 18th homer of the season, and Cooper, Jesus Sanchez and Sandy Leon each drove in two runs as the Marlins wore Phillies starter Aaron Nola down on a humid night and capitalized on the porous Philadelphia bullpen for four additional runs.

“These guys are not quitting,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “We’re going to keep playing. Tonight is a good win. You get down 4-1 to Nola and you are not in a good spot. ... It's a good sign for our club.”

Bryce Harper hit two solo homers for the Phillies, increasing his season total to 13. It was the 23rd multihomer game of Harper’s career. Nick Maton drove in two runs for Philadelphia, which has lost 10 of its last 15 games.

“I believe we can play (better), but we have to start doing it,” Phillies manager Joe Girardi said. “That's the bottom line. And there's been a myriad of issues that we've had over the course of time, whether it be pitching, hitting or defense. There's been a number of things, but we have to turn this around.”

Panik was activated by the Marlins before Wednesday’s game after arriving as part of a four-player trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for outfielder Corey Dickerson and pitcher Adam Cimber....

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