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Wandy Struggles Again, Astros Lose 5-4

Miami, FL (Sports Network) – Mike Cameron hit a two-run homer and Gaby Sanchez posted the deciding RBI during a four-run fourth inning, as Florida downed Houston, 5-4, in the finale of a four-game set.

Emilio Bonifacio collected three hits and scored twice, while Omar Infante added an RBI for the Marlins, who swept the series and hit the All-Star break having won five straight games.

Chris Volstad (5-8) tossed six innings for the win, allowing seven hits and three runs with six strikeouts. Leo Nunez hurled a scoreless ninth for his 25th save.

Brent Wallace ended with two hits and two RBI for the Astros, who completed the opening portion of their season with an MLB-worst 30-62 mark after dropping their ninth game in 10. Hunter Pence added a solo homer in defeat.

Wandy Rodriguez (6-6) was charged in the loss for five hits and five runs over 5 1/3 frames.

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