Washington Nationals edges Miami Marlins 5-4
Game Summary
Washington Nationals squeaked out a narrow win over Miami Marlins, 5-4. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 3rd. Washington Nationals pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Heriberto Hernández led Miami Marlins's offense, going 1-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Miami Marlins reliever Jack Ralston threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Dylan Crews led Washington Nationals's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 RBI. Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli threw 4.0 IP, 0 ER, 8 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (94 pitches). The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.7 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli: 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 8 K, 3 BB (70 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen ERA 6.00 (6.0 IP, 4 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Miami Marlins: 5 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.161). Includes 1 HR. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Cleanup cold: Xavier Edwards (0-for-5), Griffin Conine (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Washington Nationals: 9 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.243).
Multi-hit games: Abimelec Ortiz (2-for-5), Dylan Crews (2-for-5), Brady House (2-for-4).