Marlins tighten the race in NL East

MIAMI -- Jorge Cantu hit a bases-loaded single off the scoreboard with none out in the 11th inning Sunday, and Florida closed in on the National League East lead by beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2.

It was the Marlins’ ninth walk-off victory, and their 27th comeback win.

“A lot of walk-offs -- unbelievable,” Cantu said. “It tells me we never give up. I’ve never seen something like that, the walk-offs by one team.”

Alfredo Amezaga led off the 11th with a single against Clay Condrey (2-2), and Hanley Ramirez walked. Jeremy Hermida bunted to Condrey, who looked to third base before throwing late to first, and the infield single loaded the bases for Cantu.

By winning two of three games in the series, the Marlins closed to within half a game of the Phillies and New York Mets, who are tied for the division lead.