4-run 5th helps Marlins down Dodgers

10:23 PM, Aug 11, 2012   |    comments
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Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Justin Ruggiano capped a four-run fifth inning with an RBI single to help the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-3, in the middle installment of a three-game series.

Carlos Lee had two RBI and a run scored for the Marlins, who bounced back from a 5-2 loss in the series opener on Friday. Donovan Solano, Nick Green, John Buck and Gorkys Hernandez each drove in a run.

Miami starter Ricky Nolasco (9-11) gave up two runs on nine hits over five innings to pick up the win.

Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Shane Victorino had an RBI apiece for the Dodgers, who trail the Giants by one game in the NL West. San Francisco beat Colorado on Saturday.

Joe Blanton (8-10), making his second start for Los Angeles, allowed four runs on six hits over five innings to take the loss.

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