Marlins secure a sweep against Nationals, notching a 3-1 win; Wagaman contributes with 2 RBIs, while Meyers hits a solo home run.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - The Marlins proved they're a force to be reckoned with as they steamrolled the Washington Nationals in a thrilling three-game series, capping it off with a 3-1 victory on Sunday.
🔥 Scorchin' Stats 🔥
Eric Wagaman and Dane Meyers led the charge, with Wagaman driving in two RBIs, Meyers belting a solo home run, and star Nick Fortes racking up three hits, including a double and scoring a run.
In the second inning, Meyers set the tone with a homer off starter MacKenzie Gore (3-6) that gave the Marlins a commanding 2-1 lead. Wagaman added some insurance later with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the seventh, pushing the score to 3-1.
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Despite the close scoreline, Miami kept their composure. With the bases loaded in the fifth, their defense came through, as reliever Lake Bachar (3-0) snatched a double play to snuff out the Nationals' threat.
🔑 Key Moment 🔑
That play was the turning point, keeping the Marlins in the driver's seat. With a one-run lead, Washington had runners at the corners with one out in the fifth. But the Marlins' resilience shone through, as they managed to turn the tide with Bachar's double play.
💪 Up Next 💪
The Marlins will now turn their sights to their next challenge, with Sandy Alcantara (3-7, 7.14 ERA) taking the mound for the Marlins on Monday against Mick Abel (1-0, 2.35) in the first of a four-game set at home against Philadelphia.
The Nationals, meanwhile, will face off against Colorado's Carson Palmquist (0-4, 7.77) as they kick off a four-game series. Stay tuned for more thrilling action!
🌟 Additional Insights 🌟
- Over the last nine games, the Marlins have racked up an impressive 92 hits and boast a batting average of .280, leading the National League in both categories[4][5].
- While their batting has been strong, their overall win-loss record is still below .500, indicating that other aspects of their game may need refinement to secure more victories[4].
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Toronto's baseball fans eagerly await the upcoming games, as the Miami Marlins, fresh off a three-game sweep of the National League's Washington Nationals, prepare to face the Philadelphia Phillies. In a crucial encounter, scheduled to begin on Monday, Sandy Alcantara will pitch for the Marlins, hoping to build on their recent success in the MLB. The Nationals, on the other hand, will start their series against Colorado's Carson Palmquist, aiming to regroup and bounce back after a challenging stretch.
