Marlins Turn Switch On Nationals

     The Miami Marlins outlasted the Washington Nationals 7-4 at Nationals Park in 10 innings on Sunday. Both teams exchanged the lead several times in the last three innings. The Marlins are 11-1 in their last 12 games against the Nationals.

     Washington(29-52) got their first lead of the contest 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth Josh Bell pounded a solo home run to left-center field on a 1-0 pitch for his 12th homer of the season. 

     Miami(37-40) was down to their final strike when they reclaimed the lead 4-3. Jesus Sanchez powered a two-run homer on a 2-2 count with new teammate Billy Hamilton on base. It was the 11th home run for Sanchez this year. 

     The Nationals evened it up 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth. Victor Robles singled to left-center field for Alcides Escobar to score. 

     The Marlins added three runs and made it 7-4 in the 10th inning. Brian Anderson singled up the middle and Bryan De La Cruz scored. Jon Berti followed with a base hit into right-center field and Jacob Stallings reached home. Joey Wendle came out next and drove in Anderson with a single through the right side.