Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki didn't play, snapping a streak of 396 consecutive games played.
With his sixth strikeout, Atlanta's John Smoltz tied Frank Tanana for 19th place on the career list with 2,773.
Florida's loss ensures the Marlins' streak of consecutive winning seasons will end at three. Astro Craig Biggio's third-inning single was his 2,927th hit, tying him with Al Simmons for 33d all time.![]()
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