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Kent Helps Dodgers Beat Marlins 7-6

Los Angeles evens record with fourth straight win

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT

(Newser) – Jeff Kent's two-out single broke a ninth-inning tie, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their fourth game in a row Tuesday night by beating the Florida Marlins 7-6. Andre Ethier walked with one out against Kevin Gregg (3-1), took second on a groundout and scored on Kent's single.

Joe Beimel (2-0) pitched a scoreless eighth, and Takashi Saito pitched a perfect ninth for his third save in five chances. The Dodgers won even though Derek Lowe was unable to protect a 6-1 lead. Dan Uggla hit his fourth homer for the Marlins, and they scored three unearned runs in the fifth for a 6-all tie.

Florida Marlins pinch hitter Mike Jacobs, left, questions a call by home plate umpire Ted Barrett after Jacobs was called out on strikes.
Florida Marlins pinch hitter Mike Jacobs, left, questions a call by home plate umpire Ted Barrett after Jacobs was called out on strikes.   (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Takashi Saito, left, of Japan, and catcher Russell Martin celebrate a 7-6 win over the Florida Marlins.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Takashi Saito, left, of Japan, and catcher Russell Martin celebrate a 7-6 win over the Florida Marlins.   (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Jeff Kent follows through on his base hit in the eighth inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Jeff Kent follows through on his base hit in the eighth inning.   (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
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