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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels struck out a season-high 10 batters Monday night, but it wasn't enough to top Alex Sanabia or stop the Miami Marlins from putting together rare back-to-back wins.

Alex Sanabia wasn't looking to avoid the record books, only to beat the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Philadelphia Phillies had a flair for the dramatics in their recent series win and look to carry that momentum into an upcoming eight-game road trip, starting with Monday's opener of a three-game set against the Miami Marlins.

Ricky Nolasco struck out 11 and the Miami Marlins stopped a season-high seven-game losing streak, holding off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 Sunday.

Choo Shin-soo's first home run landed in the nightclub beyond the left-field fence, catching by surprise revelers distracted by the Miami Heat on TV.

May 17, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Jon Rauch throws during the eighth inning against thenArizona Diamondbacks at Marlins Park.

For the first time all season the Miami Marlins have repeated lineups. Alex Sanabia's future in the Marlins rotation comes into question and pitcher Brian Flynn gets some coverage on FanGraphs.

The Marlins were shut out for the 175th time this season by the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, or maybe these losses really are all starting to blend together.

It was another two-for-one night for Michael Ray, who extended his Beat the Streak run to 43 on Wednesday night courtesy of sluggers Joey Votto and Alex Gordon.

Shortstop Zack Cozart, third baseman Todd Frazier and catcher Ryan Hanigan were all out of Wednesday's starting lineup.

Shin-Soo Choo hit two homers and four pitchers combined on an 11-hit shutout Wednesday night to help the Cincinnati Reds extend their winning streak to a season-best five games by beating Miami 4-0. Choo hit solo homers in the fourth and sixth inning, giving him nine this season.

Manager Dusty Baker has been plugging a hole in left field since Ryan Ludwick tore cartilage in his right shoulder while sliding headfirst into third base during Cincinnati's season opener.

May 7, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Alex Sanabia talks with catcher Miguel Olivo during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

RHP Alex Sanabia vs. RHP Mike Leake : Sanabia's start was pushed back a day as a precaution after he exited his last outing with tightness in his right groin.

RHP Homer Bailey vs. RHP Ricky Nolasco : Bailey faced the Marlins on April 21 at Great American Ballpark and got the win after giving up two runs on seven hits with three walks and eight strikeouts over six innings.

But that hasn't happened yet. Miami went into Monday with 28 errors, third most among National League teams.

Dodgers stop eight-game skid LOS ANGELES -- Every hit felt like catharsis, the anxiety and stress of the worst drought in five years washing away with each cheer, which grew louder and louder.

RHP Kevin Slowey vs. LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu : In three road games spanning 18 1/3 innings, Slowey is 1-1 with a 0.98 ERA, six walks, 15 strikeouts and a .164 opponents' batting average.

Tom Koehler will start Sunday in place of Wade LeBlanc. Infielder Chris Valaika had surgery today on his left wrist and catcher Jeff mathis could join the Marlins on Tuesday.

Although he struggled to get on base in April, left fielder Juan Pierre, at 35 years old, has still found a way to have success stealing bases.