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MLB: Philadelphia 5, Florida 0

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Published: July 19, 2009 at 5:16 PM

MIAMI, July 19 (UPI) -- Philadelphia's Raul Ibanez whacked a two-run double Sunday in the Phillies' eighth straight victory, a 5-0 decision over the Florida Marlins.

Ibanez's drive to left field capped a three-run second inning. Jimmy Rollins, who batted 3-for-4, also had a run-scoring double for the Phillies.

Left-hander J.A. Happ (7-0), the winning pitcher, worked seven innings, allowing five hits.

The Marlins have lost five of their last six contests.

Andrew Miller (3-5) took the loss. Miller gave up four runs and six hits, along with four walks, in 2 2/3 innings.

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