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Hamels falters in NL East battle of Marlins, Phillies

Published Aug. 9, 2009 7:06 a.m. ET

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The Florida Marlins aren't ready to let the Philadelphia Phillies cruise to another division title.

Cody Ross hit a go-ahead two-run homer off Cole Hamels in the sixth inning and Florida beat the Phillies 6-4 on Saturday night.

The Marlins moved within five games of the NL East-leading Phillies and try to complete the three-game sweep with ace Josh Johnson on the mound Sunday.

Chris Coghlan hit a leadoff homer and Brian Sanches (2-1) pitched a scoreless inning in relief to earn the win against his former team.

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