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Hermida's HR in 9th gets Marlins by Cubs (AP)

 
Jeremy Hermida hit a pinch-hit home run to lead off the ninth inning to help the Florida Marlins to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Justin Miller (3-2) earned the win by getting the final two outs in the eighth inning, and Kevin Gregg earned his 21st save by pitching a perfect ninth. Bobby Howry (3-4) entered in the ninth and took the loss, after Hermida's home run on a 3-2 pitch. (link)

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