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Read: Today, In the NL East

by David Pinto on August 6th, 2008 at 11:55 am

Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez hasn’t hit for power against the Phillies, but he’s doing his job as a leadoff man. With 11 hits and seven walks, Ramirez has .409 OBP against Philadelphia, and has scored nine runs in 10 games.

The Marlins, on the other hand, have held Ryan Howard in check.  With his 1–for-4 Tuesday night, Howard is hitting just .189 against Florida this season.  He struck out more times than he’s reached on hits.

Gregor Blanco took over the leadoff roll for the Braves. His .374 OBA from the spot is sixth in the NL.

Tonight’s starter for the Nationals, Odalis Perez, has picked up his strikeouts from last season – he has already collected 10 more Ks in 31.1 fewer innings pitched.

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