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Karstens leads surging Bucs past Marlins (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Jeff Karstens pitched six sharp innings, Freddy Sanchez homered and the surging Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night. Karstens allowed one and three hits for the Pirates, who lead the league in ERA and have won four of their last five games. Sanchez finished with three hits.