Nationals Sweep Through Marlins

     The Washington Nationals swept a weekend series with a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday at Marlins Park. The Marlins have lost six of their last eight games and now head out on a 10-game road trip.
     In the fourth inning, Washington(29-22) struck. Anthony Rendon hit a solo home run to left-center field on a 3-1 pitch against Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez.
     The Nationals put up another tally in the top of the fifth. Stephen Strasburg singled into right field which brought in Wilmer Difo.
     Jarlin Garcia entered the game for Miami(19-33) in the sixth inning and was welcomed immediately. Bryce Harper hit a towering lead-off solo homer down the right-field line on a 2-2 pitch. It was the 16th home run of the season for Harper and his ninth ever at Marlins Park.
     The Nats extended their margin to 5-0 during the top of the seventh inning. Trea Turner drove in Severino with a double to center field. Harper came out next and hit a sacrifice fly into center for Mark Reynolds to score.
     The Marlins later put two runs across the plate. Yadiel Rivera scored on a double by J.T. Realmuto to deep left field in the bottom of the seventh. Justin Bour smashed a solo home run to center field on a 2-0 pitch during the eighth inning.