--Manager Fredi Gonzalez fielded an unusual batting order with four players in spots they are unfamiliar with.

RF Luis Gonzalez batted third and LF Josh Willingham fifth, both for the second time this season. 2B Dan Uggla hit seventh and 3B Wes Helms eighth, both for the first time this season.

--Infield coach Andy Fox spoke with 2B Dan Uggla about mental mistakes Uggla has made on the field. The Braves scored their winning run Tuesday when Yunel Escobar singled to right after Uggla shifted to second on a hit-and-run.

--OF Brett Carroll (right shoulder) is playing rehab assignment games for Class A Jupiter. It's unlikely that he'll join the team when rosters are expanded next week.

--RHP Kevin Gregg, who suffered a loss and a blown save Tuesday, has suffered defeats in three of his last six outings.

BY THE NUMBERS: 12 -- Florida's homer ranking among NL teams since the All-Star break (35 in 36 games) through Aug. 24, after Florida led the league in the first half with 135 home runs in 95 games.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "It's just frustrating that we're going through this and the two top teams are playing well and winning ballgames." -- 1B Mike Jacobs, after the Marlins lost their fourth game on last week's road trip while the Mets and Phillies won.