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Mark Buehrle had a rocky start as Miami loss to Atlanta 8-2

Mark Buehrle had another terrible start as he went 4.1 innings and gave up six runs (all earned). Buehrle walked four and struck out three, he also gave up a home run.

Carlos Zambrano, who was sent to the bullpen on Monday, made his first appearance. Zambrano struck out three batters in 1.2 innings.

Gaudin gave up a run in the seventh. Dan Jennings threw in the eighth.

Jose Reyes expanded his hitting streak to seventeen games with a double.

The Marlins only scored two runs in the entire game. In the fifth, Reyes’ RBI sent Bonifacio home. In the ninth a throwing error by Braves’ pitcher Luis Avilan, allowed Austin Kearns to score.

Miami falls to Atlanta eight to two at Turner Field.

Next Game: Ricky Nolasco will get the ball for the Marlins on Tuesday as he faces Kris Medlen at 7:10 PM ET at Turner Field.