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The Marlins' Hanley Ramirez congratulates teammate Jorge Cantu after his two-run homer in the first inning against the Brewers on which Ramirez scored, Thursday, May 8, 2008.
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MARLINS 7, BREWERS 2

Marlins sweep Brewers, match best start in team history

BY PETE PELEGRIN

The last time the Marlins were in first place this late in the season was 2002, and players stars such as Josh Beckett, Derrek Lee and Mike Lowell were leading the charge to the top of the National League East standings.

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  • The Brewers' Ryan Braun gets a hit in the fourth inning against the Marlins on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Dolphin Stadium.

    RYAN BRAUN

    Former Hurricane Braun remains confident with Brewers

    BY MIKE PHILLIPS

    If you're looking for a sophomore jinx to bring down Milwaukee's Ryan Braun, don't bother. At least don't mention it to Braun. ''No, I don't believe it that,'' said Braun, who is in town with the Brewers for a three-game series against the Marlins. ``I guess you could say I'm off to a slow start, but it's a long season. I'm not worried about [a sophomore jinx]. I work too hard to worry about it.''

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  • Florida Marlins' Jeremy Hermida, left, and teammate Hanley Ramirez, right, celebrate after both scoring a a single hit by teammate Jorge Cantu against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 9, 2008, in Washington.

    Marlins win 5th straight, beat Nationals 7-3

    Ricky Nolasco joined the first-place Florida Marlins' win parade with six strong innings, and Luis Gonzalez passed the 1,400 career RBIs mark with a bases-loaded double Friday night in a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.

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