Marlins Outlast Nationals

     The Miami Marlins got a 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday at loanDepot park. Miami(63-89) looks to sweep Washington(52-99) in the three-game weekend series. 

     The Nationals picked up their only run in the contest during the top of the first. Joey Meneses lifted a solo home run to right field on the first pitch for his 11th homer of the season. 

     The Marlins passed them with two runs in the bottom of the first. J.J. Bleday knocked in Brian Anderson and Garrett Cooper on a base hit into center field.