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Read: Today in the NL East

by Joe Hamrahi on June 25th, 2009 at 10:00 am

Ricky Nolasco allowed just two unearned runs over seven innings, and Cody Ross led the offense with three hits and two RBI as the Marlins downed the Orioles on Wednesday, 5-2.

Tampa Bay bounced back from its 10-1 shelling on Tuesday to knock off the Phillies on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, 7-1Matt Garza gave up just 3 hits over 8 strong innings, and Pat Burrell drove in 3 runs against his former club.

David Ortiz hit a three-run home run, and Jon Lester held the Washington offense in check as the Red Sox defeated the Nationals, 6-4.  The crowd at Nationals Park was the largest to date in the stadium’s short history.

Lastly, in Atlanta, Francisco Cervelli and Nick Swisher each hit home runs to rally the Yankees to an 8-4 victory over the Braves.

In other news…

According to the Palm Beach Post, Florida closer Matt Lindstrom has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain. He’s expected to miss at least six weeks.

Finally, MLB.com is reporting that Philadelphia closer Brad Lidge will be activated from the disabled list on Thursday.

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