"Injuries to several key players kept the Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! from fielding their best lineup again at PNC Park on Sunday, but it didn't matter.

Thanks to an exceptional starting job by veteran Javier Vazquez (10-11), Florida left town with a 4-1 win and a series sweep.

"He's a guy that just battles out there," catcher Brett Hayes said. "He's been amazing for us. He had a rough start, but you know what, it's not about how you start, it's how you finish.

"He's been unbelievable."

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Vazquez pitched six scoreless innings and allowed three hits. He threw 113 pitches, notching seven strikeouts and walking two batters.

"He throws strikes," manager Jack McKeon said about Vazquez, who has won his last three starts. "He's ahead of the hitters, which makes it easy to get guys out.""