Nationals Roll By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins returned home following a short four-game road trip and fell to the Washington Nationals 5-1 at Marlins Park on Tuesday night. The Marlins extended their losing streak to eight games. 

     Washington(54-70) put up three runs in the fourth inning. Trea Barrera ripped a two-run homer on a 2-2 count to left field. Ryan Zimmerman later added two more runs for a five-run gap as he homered to left field on a 1-2 pitch during the top of the fifth. 

    Miami(51-75) got their only run during the seventh inning. Jesus Aguilar knocked in Jorge Alfaro on a base hit into left field.