Marlins Avoid Sweep To Nationals

     The Miami Marlins handled the Washington Nationals 3-1 at Nationals Park on Sunday. Miami(60-87) was able to prevent a three-game series sweep by Washington(51-95). 

     The Marlins broke out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Bryan De La Cruz knocked in J.J. Bleday on a single into center field. 

     The Nationals tied it up 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Luis Garcia hit a sacrifice fly to left field and Alex Call scored. 

     It became 2-1 for the Fish during the sixth inning. Garrett Cooper blasted a solo homer to center field on a 2-1 pitch for his ninth home run of the year. 

     In the ninth inning, Miami added an insurance run for a two-run lead. De La Cruz grounded into a force out and Luke Williams crossed the plate.