Miami Marlins tops Washington Nationals 5-2
Game Summary
Miami Marlins defeated Washington Nationals 5-2.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 8th. Miami Marlins pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Luis García Jr. led Washington Nationals's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Heriberto Hernández led Miami Marlins's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 RBI. Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli: 5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (95 pitches). Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 3 ER, 3 K (ERA 11.57).
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (89 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.50 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Washington Nationals: 5 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.179). 4 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Luis García Jr. (2-for-4), Daylen Lile (2-for-4).
Cleanup cold: Brady House (0-for-4), CJ Abrams (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Miami Marlins: 6 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.214).
Multi-hit games: Heriberto Hernández (2-for-4, 2 RBI).