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August 11, 2009

Marlins win fourth straight, beat Astros (AP)

Florida Marlins' John Baker(notes) follows through on his two-run double against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009. Nick Johnson(notes) and Jorge Cantu(notes) scored on the double.

Rick VandenHurk pitched five effective innings, five Florida players had at least one RBI and the Marlins beat the Houston Astros 8-6 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. John Baker had two RBIs, and NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez had two singles and an RBI to help chase starter Brian Moehler (7-8) after five innings.

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