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Marlins move closer to first-place Phillies with shutout win

Thursday, August 7, 2008

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Chris Volstad treated a playoff-type atmosphere like just another start in the Southern League. Volstad tossed six sharp innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter, leading the Florida Marlins to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The Marlins, who have the smallest payroll in the majors, took two of three from the NL East-leading Phillies to move within 1½ games of first place. The New York Mets are two games behind. Volstad (3-2) ...

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