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Martinez Hurt as Mets Lose to Marlins

Rookie's home run in the 10th wins it for Florida

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2008 3:15 AM CDT

(Newser) – Robert Andino hit his first career home run with two out in the bottom of the tenth inning to give the Florida Marlins a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets. The Florida bullpen was outstanding, allowing just three hits and one run over seven... Read full story »

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