Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Bell Stays Hot as Nationals Hold Off Marlins 7-5

Mitchell Parker steadied Washington with 7 2/3 strong innings.

Overview

  • Bell launched a three-run shot in the first, his fourth homer in three games and his 20th this season.
  • Washington led 7-1 before Miami closed late on Agustín Ramírez's RBI in the eighth and Victor Mesa Jr.'s two-run double in the ninth.
  • Jose A. Ferrer secured his eighth save after Xavier Edwards' infield RBI cut the margin to two.
  • Marlins rookie Adam Mazur fell to 0-3, allowing six runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings.
  • Rookie Daylen Lile also homered as Washington won its fifth straight against Miami after dropping five of the first six meetings.