Tough night for Hoppers, strong outing for Allison

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Allison helps declaw Crabs

Former first-round pick Jeff Allison(Greensboro Grasshoppers 2005) produced his second straight strong start, scattering six hits over 5 1/3 innings Wednesday as the Jupiter Hammerheads(Florida Marlins Advanced A) blanked Charlotte, 1-0, to earn a split of its doubleheader.

In the Pacific Coast League, Gookie Dawkins capped a four-RBI night with a three-run homer in the ninth to give New Orleans(Marlins Triple A) a 4-2 win at Omaha.