The Braves' Yunel Escobar follows through on a double off Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco in the fourth inning on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Gregor Blanco scored on the play. GASTON DE CARDENAS / EL NUEVO HERALD
The Marlins' Cody Ross throws his bat after striking out in the second inning against the Braves on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez turns the double play over the Braves' Mark Teixeira in the third inning on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Dolphin Stadium. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
The Marlins Mermaids entertain the crowd at Dolphin Stadium during the fifth inning against the Braves, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. GASTON DE CARDENAS / EL NUEVO HERALD
Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco pitches against the Braves during fifth-inning action on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Dolphin Stadium. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Braves pitcher Tim Hudson throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Marlins on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco looks on from the dugout after the fifth inning against the Braves on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Dolphin Stadium. Nolasco (10-6) allowed five runs over five innings pitched and took the loss. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Marlins reliever Ryan Tucker throws a pitch in the eighth inning against the Braves on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Tucker allowed four earned runs over 2 1/3 innings. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Braves manager Bobby Cox puts on a catcher's mitt as he watches game from dugout in the eighth inning against the Marlins on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Atlanta won the game 9-4. JOE RIMKUS JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF