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Jeff Conine had a run-scoring single and sacrifice fly as the Marlins built an early lead off Jose Rijo, who was pitching with a cortisone-injected elbow. The right-hander gave up seven hits and a walk while throwing 76 pitches in four innings.
Despite the loss, Rijo came away satisfied with the way the elbow held up.
“It feels great,” he said. “The only thing was my legs were weak from too much running to keep myself in shape. But I’m very happy. . . . I threw as hard as I could.”
