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Fernandez does it all for Miami
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Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, and Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez, right, exchange words after Fernandez hit a solo home run in the sixth inning on Wednesday in Miami. - photo by Associated Press
MIAMI — In his season finale, Miami Marlins rookie sensation Jose Fernandez pitched seven innings, hit his first major-league homer and engaged in a standoff with the annoyed Atlanta Braves that cleared both benches and bullpens. When he had completed his eventful evening, Fernandez slowly walked off the mound one last time, removing his cap as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Two relievers pitched the final two innings, and the woeful Marlins beat the playoff-bound Braves 5-2.