Marlins Clinch Series Victory Over Nationals
The Miami Marlins held off the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Saturday, clinching their sixth series victory of the season and first since taking two of three from the Los Angeles Angels on May 23-25.
Game Highlights
Jesús Sánchez homered in the seventh inning, and the Marlins used three pitchers to cover the first 2 1/3 innings before giving way to Janson Junk. The right-hander allowed only two baserunners in 5 2/3 shutout innings, the longest outing of his career. He earned his second career victory and first since July 27, 2022, when he was with the Angels.
Marlins’ Road to Victory
Miami managed only a run on Liam Hicks’ third-inning RBI single in the first five innings against Washington starter Trevor Williams. Hicks and Otto Lopez opened the sixth with singles, and two batters later Eric Wagaman poked a single to right off reliever Brad Lord to give the Marlins a 2-1 lead. Sánchez’s one-out shot to right against Lord in the seventh was his sixth home run of the season.
Nationals’ Struggles
The Nationals scored two runs in the ninth off Anthony Bender — one on a wild pitch, another on a misplayed grounder — and had the bases loaded with none out. But Bender got Amed Rosario to fly out to shallow left, and Calvin Faucher earned his seventh save when he induced James Wood to pop up to shortstop. Washington dropped its seventh in a row, matching a May 6-13 skid for its longest of the season.
Key Moments and Stats
Key Moment
Lopez corralled the final out despite having teammates closing in on him.
Key Stat
The Nationals are averaging 2.5 runs while going 2-10 in June and have scored more than three runs only twice this month.
Up Next
Miami RHP Eury Perez faces Washington LHP MacKenzie Gore as the three-game series concludes Sunday. Gore is 2-2 with a 2.97 ERA in five career starts against the Marlins.
Conclusion
The Marlins’ victory marked a significant milestone in their season, as they clinched their sixth series victory. The team’s ability to hold off the Nationals in the ninth inning was a testament to their determination and skill. As the season progresses, the Marlins will look to build on this momentum and secure more wins.
FAQs
- Q: Who homered for the Marlins in the seventh inning?
- A: Jesús Sánchez homered for the Marlins in the seventh inning.
- Q: How many series victories have the Marlins clinched this season?
- A: The Marlins have clinched their sixth series victory of the season.
- Q: Who will be pitching for the Marlins in the final game of the series?
- A: Miami RHP Eury Perez will face Washington LHP MacKenzie Gore in the final game of the series.
- Q: How many runs are the Nationals averaging in June?
- A: The Nationals are averaging 2.5 runs in June.
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- A: The Nationals are averaging 2.5 runs in June.
