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Marlins 6, Mets 5

Posted March 31, 2012 on AP on Fox
PLAYERS: Mark Buehrle,  Miguel Batista,  Hanley Ramirez,  Johan Santana,  Clint Sammons
TEAMS: Miami Marlins,  New York Mets
Buerhle
Mark Buehrle allowed three earned runs in his final exhibition tuneup, and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 6-5 Saturday. Buehrle gave up seven hits and four runs overall in 5 1-3 innings. He finished his first spring training with the Marlins with a 6.62 ERA. Miguel Batista, who learned Friday he had made the team as a long reliever and spot starter, allowed a solo homer to Hanley Ramirez in the second inning. Batista pitched two innings. Mets ace Johan Santana was happy with his bullpen session at Port St. Lucie earlier in the day and will see how he feels Sunday before the team names it's starting pitcher for opening day on Thursday. Minor leaguer Clint Sammons hit a game-ending single for Miami.
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