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Double steals, clutch hits lift Marlins over Nationals
- On Sunday, the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 in the rubber match of their three-game series, securing the series victory. Heriberto Hernandez delivered a two-run single in the decisive eighth inning.
- With the score tied 2-2 in the eighth, Nationals reliever Gus Varland surrendered back-to-back walks to Kyle Stowers and Jakob Marsee. Esteury Ruiz and Marsee executed a successful double steal, setting up Hernandez's go-ahead hit.
- Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara struck out three over six innings while allowing two runs and five hits. Calvin Faucher threw two hitless innings of relief, and rookie Josh Ekness secured his first MLB save in the ninth.
- Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli allowed two runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings in the loss. Washington fell to 19-21 overall while Miami improved to 18-22 on the season.
- Miami has won three of its last four games, positioning the Marlins favorably despite their 18-22 record. The Nationals, off a Saturday loss that ended a three-game winning streak, remain second in the NL East.
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Christopher Morel connected the lead single in the eighth inning to boost the victory on Sunday 5-2 of the Miami Marlins over the Washington Nationals.
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