Overview

• CJ Stubbs also debuted at catcher, making the pair the Nationals’ first debut battery since 2008, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
• Four relievers closed out a two-hitter, with Jose A. Ferrer securing his fifth save as Washington’s bullpen stretched its scoreless run to 13 innings over three games.
• Washington produced both runs in the second inning on Daylen Lile’s RBI triple and an Andrés Chaparro sacrifice fly off Marlins opener Lake Bachar.
• Alvarez allowed one hit over five innings with four strikeouts and two walks, throwing 44 of 81 pitches for strikes while mixing five pitch types.
• Miami took its eighth shutout of the season and first since July 10, and second baseman Xavier Edwards was ejected in the first inning.