Miami Marlins tops Washington Nationals 6-2
Game Summary
Miami Marlins topped Washington Nationals 6-2. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Miami Marlins's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 9th. Miami Marlins pushed across 6 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Otto Lopez led Miami Marlins's offense, going 1-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Daylen Lile led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 RBI. Washington Nationals starter Andrew Alvarez threw 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Miami Marlins starter Janson Junk: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (65 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.3 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 2.08).
Washington Nationals starter Andrew Alvarez: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 3 BB (97 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.00 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen ERA 18.00 (3.0 IP, 6 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Miami Marlins: 4 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.154). Includes 1 HR. Drew 6 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Agustín Ramírez (2-for-5).
Washington Nationals: 5 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.208). Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Jorbit Vivas (2-for-2).