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Uggla, Volstad lead Marlins past Braves (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Dan Uggla drove in three runs, Chris Volstad and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Tuesday night. The Marlins are a big league best 6-1 -- all against NL East opponents -- for their best start since opening 1997 with an 8-1 record. Volstad (2-0) gave up three hits and one run in seven innings.