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Rookie Smith brilliant for Marlins in 7-2 victory vs Padres

SAN DIEGO -- Caleb Smith was brilliant in dominating a matchup of rookie left-handers, Yadiel Rivera's two-run single capped Miami's four-run first inning, and Cameron Maybin had three hits and two RBI against his old team to lead the Marlins to a 7-2 victory against the San Diego Padres on Monday.

Smith (4-5) allowed one run and four hits in seven-plus innings, struck out four to run his MLB rookie lead to 69, and walked only one in the matchup of last-place teams.

His only big mistake Monday was allowing rookie Franmil Reyes' homer to left leading off the second inning, his second.