Marlins’ Junk leads way in 6‑2 win over Nationals

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Interstat) — The Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday at loanDepot Park. Miami outhit Washington 8-5. The Marlins grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning on Heriberto Hernández’s RBI double. Washington tied it in the fourth on Dylan Crews’ run-scoring double. Miami scored twice in the fifth on Xavier Edwards’ two-run single, then added two in the sixth, including Joe Mack’s RBI double and a sacrifice fly by Otto Lopez. Washington got a run in the sixth on Jorbit Vivas’ double. Miami capped the scoring in the eighth on Mack’s forceout. Janson Junk allowed one earned run over 4 2/3 innings. Michael Petersen earned the win in relief. Jack Ralston, Pete Fairbanks and Calvin Faucher also pitched for Miami. Jackson Kent took the loss, allowing three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. Joe Mack drove in two runs. Dylan Crews had two hits and an RBI. The Marlins improved to 67-64, while the Nationals fell to 61-71. Attendance was 17,826. Game time was 2:45.