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Pirates win fourth straight over Marlins as Morton pitches six shutout innings

Associated Press

Friday, July 3, 2009

MIAMI -- Home runs from two unexpected sources powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday night. Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez hit the long balls to support Charlie Morton's six shutout innings. Moss's home run was his second of the season. Vazquez, starting a second consecutive game for injured second baseman Freddy Gonzalez, belted his first homer since July 31, 2008. "When you start two days in a row, it's easier to make adjustments," Vazquez said. ...

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