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COPYRIGHT 2005 South Florida Sun-Sentinal
Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. _ Failing to secure a share of the wild-card lead wasn't Monday's biggest disappointment. Neither was losing for a second time to Chris Carpenter, the National League Cy Young favorite.
The most disturbing aspect of the 6-1 loss to the Cardinals was the degree to which the Marlins kick-started an offense that needs no assistance.
Four of the season-high six batters A.J. Burnett walked scored, contributing to his second defeat in as many starts. After losing back-to-back outings for the first time since May 9 and 15, Burnett departed without discussing his evening.
A victory would have propelled the Marlins into a wild-card tie...
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