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Santana's leadoff HR sets tone as bats erupt

MIAMI -- Carlos Santana started the Phillies off right in the first inning Tuesday night in a 9-4 victory over the Marlins at Marlins Park.

He sparked a four-run rally with a leadoff home run into the second deck in right field. Asdrubal Cabrera doubled to drive in two runs in the second inning and hit a solo home run to right field in the fourth inning. The Phillies had scored a combined three runs in their first three games this month.

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Jake Arrieta struck out a season-high 11 in 7 1/3 innings improve to 10-9.