Nationals Speed Past Marlins

     The Washington Nationals quickly disposed the Miami Marlins 7-1 at loanDepot park on Tuesday night. Both teams finish up the three-game series on Wednesday. 

     Miami(64-87) broke up the scoreless tie during the fifth inning. Nick Fortes cracked a solo home run on a 0-2 pitch to left field for his second homer of the campaign. 

     Washington(62-89) picked up four runs in the top of the sixth. Kelbert Diaz knocked in Alcides Escobar with a base hit into left field. Yadiel Hernandez came up next and singled through the left side and Josh Bell scored. Jordy Mercer followed with a single to center field which brought in Ruiz. Luis Garcia then got an infield hit and Hernandez crossed the plate. 

     The Nationals added three more runs in the ninth inning for a 7-1 advantage. Escobar doubled to left field to score Garica and Lane Thomas. Juan Soto ripped a double into the right-field corner and Escobar scored.