John Maine’s fabulous start and Carlos Beltran’s two homers sealed the second game with Damion Easley’s long two-run blast to center. 

El Duque was excellent first for hisa fourth win.

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The handled what could have been a significant pre-game controversy by sending out veterans Jose Valentin and Julio Franco to protect LoDuca and take the high groud.

Well done fellas. You took care of it yourselves.