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Bour, Nicolino lead Marlins to 6-2 win (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) -- Justin Bour provided an early spark and Justin Nicolino got into a groove on the mound.

Bour hit a two-run homer, Nicolino pitched seven solid innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 Saturday night.

''Really I have to give all of the credit to Nico. He came out and threw seven innings and did a great job,'' Bour said. ''It all starts with pitching. It gives us a chance to win the game.''

Nicolino (4-4) allowed just two hits and a run in helping Miami beat the Braves for a sixth straight time, its longest winning streak against Atlanta since winning five in a row in 1997.