After Jorge Cantu led off the sixth inning with a single the umpires stopped the action because of the persistent showers. The contest was eventually called, allowing the Marlins to halt a two-game skid.
Kevin Youkilis put Boston in front in the first with his 12th homer of the year but Jon Lester (5-6) could not protect the lead.
Uggla led off the second with a homer to left on a 2-2 pitch and, one out later, Paulino worked a full count before hitting a shot to left-center.
Ricky Nolasco (3-6) got the win by working all five innings. The homer to Youkilis was the only hit he allowed and he struck out five.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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