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Giancarlo Stanton goes yard in Marlins' victory

Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton launched his 17th home run of the season in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

The Marlins had a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth when Stanton too A's starter Jharel Cotton deep for a two-run shot, helping blow the game open as Miami put together a four-run fifth inning.

numberFire's models project Stanton to hit .267 with 18 home runs, 45 runs scored and 55 RBI in 344 plate appearances over the remainder of the season.

Source: Rotoworld.com

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