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Peavy Helps Padres Beat Marlins

Pitcher picks up first win since April 11 as Iguchi doubles in 2

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted May 3, 2008 11:18 PM CDT

(Newser) – Jake Peavy won for the first time in more than three weeks and Tadahito Iguchi hit the go-ahead two-run double to help the San Diego Padres defeat the Florida Marlins 7-2 on last night. Peavy (4-1) allowed two runs, five hits, walked two and struck... Read full story »

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