Marlins Step Over Nationals

     The Miami Marlins were victorious over the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Friday night at loanDepot park. It was the first contest of a three-game weekend series between both clubs. 

     Washington(52-98) and Miami(62-89) both put up one run during the first inning. Lane Thomas homered to left field on a 0-1 pitch for his 17th home run of the season. The Fish evened it 1-1 on a Garrett Cooper double into left field to score Jon Berti. 

     The Marlins chalked up three runs in the bottom of the sixth for a 4-1 lead. J.J. Bleday drove in Brian Anderson on a sacrifice fly to left field in the seventh inning for a four-run margin. 

     The Nationals got one run in the top of the eighth. Joey Meneses doubled to right field and C.J. Abrams crossed the plate.