Mike Jacobs Leads Marlins Past Braves

Jacobs, Ramirez homer for Florida; Uggla helps

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 24, 2008 9:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Mike Jacobs hit a two-run homer and Hanley Ramirez added a solo shot to power the Florida Marlins to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves last night. Florida's Dan Uggla went 3-for-5, including a two-run triple in the ninth.

The Marlins jumped on Atlanta starter Jeff Bennett (0-1) for three runs in the first inning on the leadoff home run by Ramirez and Jacobs followed with his two-run blast after a single by Josh Willingham as Florida won for the fourth time in five games. It was the seventh home run for each player.

Florida Marlins' Alfredo Amezaga (4) celebrates with Jorge Cantu (3) as they and teammates come off the field after their 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in their baseball game last night in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, left, passes Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones as he makes his way home after hitting a home run during the first inning of their game last night. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Florida Marlins first baseman Mike Jacobs (17) runs to home plate as he scores a two run homer against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of their baseball game last night in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Florida Marlins' Dan Uggla, right, slides home as Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann can't get to the ball for a score off a hit by left fielder Josh Willingham during their game last night. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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