MIAMI -- For Miami native Carlos Rodon, pitching his first pro game in his hometown was special.

Rodon wasn't highly efficient -- he needed a career-high 122 pitches -- but battled hard enough to get the win as the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Friday night at Marlins Park.

"He gets better as he goes along, and that's a nice trademark to have," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said of Rodon. "There's a (competitive) edge to him that's really nice."

Rodon (3-8) allowed one run, three hits and three walks in six innings to earn his first win since May 22. It was also his first road win since April 13, and he has allowed just two earned runs in his past 12 innings.

"It was nice to come back and pitch at home," said Rodon, who struck out four. "(The Marlins) battled very hard -- a lot of 10-pitch at-bats. They were tough to strike out."

David Robertson, who blew two straight save chances earlier this week, pitched a scoreless ninth and earned his 28th save of the season.

Chicago won despite having two runners thrown out at the plate. Marlins first baseman Miguel Rojas threw out Jose Abreu in the fifth inning, and right fielder Giancarlo Stanton caught Todd Frazier in the seventh.

The White Sox (55-60), playing their first game in Miami since 2004, were led offensively by leadoff batter Adam Eaton, who went 4-for-5 and scored one run. The four hits tied his career high.

Miami right-hander Andrew Cashner (4-9) took the loss. Cashner, who has yet to win for Miami in four appearances, allowed four runs, nine hits and five walks in five innings.

Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Cashner had what he termed minor neck discomfort, a problem that surfaced a couple of days ago from sleeping uncomfortably.

"I think he had a little thing in his neck," Mattingly said. "He was able to pitch, but he didn't finish (batters)."

Also struggling for the Marlins was left fielder Christian Yelich, who went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. It was just the second four- strikeout game of his career.

Yelich's struggles were symbolic of what's been happening to the entire Marlins' offense, which has scored four runs in their past 32 innings.

The Marlins (60-55) have lost seven of their past 10 games but still lead the St. Louis Cardinals by a half-game in the battle for the final NL wild-card playoff berth.

Chicago scored twice in the first inning as its first four batters reached base. After a single by Eaton and a ground-rule double by Tyler Saladino, Chicago got RBI singles from Melky Cabrera and Abreu.

The White Sox made it 3-0 in the second. Omar Narvaez drew a leadoff walk, advanced to second on a single by Eaton and scored on Saladino's single.

Cashner escaped further damage in the second inning, getting out of a one-out, bases-loaded jam by striking out Abreu and Frazier, who have combined for 45 homers this season.

Miami cut its deficit to 3-1 in the fourth. Martin Prado singled, advanced on a two-walk by Marcell Ozuna and scored on a single by J.T. Realmuto.

Chicago increased its lead to 4-1 in the fifth. Abreu singled and Frazier doubled, and the White Sox ultimately got a run on a sacrifice fly to right by Tim Anderson.

Miami cut its deficit to 4-2 in the seventh. Adeiny Hechavarria walked, advanced to third on a double by pinch-hitter Ichiro Suzuki and scored on Dee Gordon's sacrifice fly.

Marlins reliever Austin Brice made his major league debut in the eighth, retiring all three batters -- two by strikeouts.

"I was locked in," Brice said. "The past couple of days (since being promoted from the minors), I've been ready to go in, and when I got the call, I was ready."

Brice said waiting in the bullpen was difficult.

"Every time the phone rang, I was like, 'This could be it! This could be it! And then it ends up not being it," he said. "But it's worth it, man, when you go in."

NOTES: Miami is reportedly considering signing New York Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez, set to be released by Saturday. Miami would use Rodriguez at first base as a replacement for injured Justin Bour. ... Chicago placed RHP Miguel Gonzalez, who left Thursday's start against the Royals after only 21 pitches because of a strained groin, was placed on the disabled list. RHP Chris Beck was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to take his spot. Beck, 26, has an 8.10 ERA in six relief appearances this year for Chicago. At Charlotte, he was 5-4 with a 4.21 ERA in 21 appearances, including seven starts. ... For the second time since July 1, the Marlins have skipped RHP Jose Fernandez's turn in the rotation. This is his first full year after elbow surgery, and Miami wants to limit his innings. RHP Tom Koehler will take Fernandez's Sunday spot. Because of Thursday's off day, Koehler will be pitching on his normal four days of rest.