MIAMI, July 1 (UPI) -- Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer Thursday night to key a 6-2 win by the Florida Marlins over the Atlanta Braves.
Winning pitcher Josh Beckett, just off the disabled list, surrendered only one hit over six shutout innings with two walks and four strikeouts. Beckett had been on the DL since June 15 because of a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
Mike Lowell had a two-run single and Juan Encarnacion also homered for the Marlins, who have won six of eight.
Atlanta has lost two straight on the heels of a five-game winning streak.
Loser Ramon Colon dropped to 0-4. Atlanta Manager Bobby Cox, catcher Johnny Estrada and pitcher Mike Hampton, who is on the disabled list, all were ejected in the first inning. Cox was ejected for the second time this season, bringing his career total to 115.
