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Gwynn Jr.'s 2-run triple lifts Padres over Marlins

Associated Press

Saturday, August 29, 2009

MIAMI -- Mired in last place in the NL West and miles outside the postseason picture, the San Diego Padres surely haven't given up on the season. Instead, they're embracing the role of spoiler. Tony Gwynn Jr.'s two-run triple broke an eighth-inning tie, Oscar Salazar had three hits and the Padres beat the reeling Florida Marlins 7-4 Saturday night. "We're trying to salvage the year the best way we could, and that was to knock these guys who have a chance off," Gwynn said. Will Venable hit hi ...

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