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Reversal of Fortune: Long Ball Dooms Nats in Extra Innings

                   
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Jul 1, 2008
        
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Marlins 6, Nationals 5 (10 Innings) MIAMI -- Josh Willingham hit a game-winning home run in the 10th inning after Hanley Ramirez's tying homer in the ninth forced extra innings and the Florida Marlins rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Monday night. It was the third career walkoff homer for Willingham, whose shot off Jon Rauch (4-2) was his second of the game. Ramirez hit his 18th off Rauch in the ninth. The Marlins shortstop also hit a tying homer in the ninth a day earlier to help Florida defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the fifth blown save in 21 chances for Rauch. Kevin Gregg (6-2) allowed a single and walk in the 10th before striking out Wil Nieves as the Marlins improved to 1-9 against Washington this season. Renyel Pinto's wild pitch in the eighth scored Ronnie Belliard, giving the Nationals a 5-4... [read full story]                    

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Jul 2, 2008
        

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By Sports Network - The Sports Network Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been named the National League Player of the Month for June. Ramirez batted .298 with 10 home runs, six doubles and 13 runs batted in through...

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Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been named the National League Player of the Month for June. Ramirez batted .298 with 10 home runs, six doubles and 13 runs batted in through 28 games in the month. The shortstop,...

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