Marlins snap losing streak with 7-3 victory over Nationals

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Marlins snap losing streak with 7-3 victory over Nationals
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The Miami Marlins ended a five-game losing streak with a 7-3 win against the Washington Nationals on June 1. Sandy Alcantara delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings and allowing three runs on seven hits. The Marlins, who initially trailed 3-1, rallied with three runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by a two-run homer from pinch-hitter Heriberto Hernández. After the Marlins scored two more runs in the ninth, the game concluded with Jacob Young hitting a home run for the Nationals. Miami placed right-hander Josh Ekness on the 15-day injured list prior to the game due to a calf strain.

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  • Marlins scored three runs in the sixth to take the lead.
  • Alcantara struck out five batters in his seven-inning outing.
  • Miami hit three home runs, including two in the ninth inning.
  • Jacob Young hit a home run for Washington.
  • Marlins placed Josh Ekness on the injured list with a calf strain.
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  • 3:34 AMYahoo SportsAlcantara rebounds on the mound and the Marlins snap their 5-game skid with a win over the Nats
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Sandy Alcantara pitched seven steady innings and the Miami Marlins hit three home runs, snapping their five-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. After yielding 14 runs over his previous two starts, Alcantara (4-4) allowed three runs and seven hits this time. The Marlins trailed 3-1 before scoring three runs in the sixth.

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Sandy Alcantara pitched seven steady innings and the Miami Marlins hit three home runs, snapping their five-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. After yielding 14 runs over his previous two starts, Alcantara (4-4) allowed three runs and seven hits this time. The Marlins trailed 3-1 before scoring three runs in the sixth.

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