Victory for the Nationals! 
What a nail-biter of a game as our Washington Nationals pulled off a thrilling 4-3 win against the Miami Marlins! 
Early Struggles
The game didn't start off too well for our boys. After a quiet first two innings, things got a bit messy at the top of the 3rd. An error by Jacob Young let Pereda reach second, and a sacrifice fly from Burger brought him home to give the Marlins a 1-0 lead. It felt like an uphill battle from there.
Fourth Inning Comeback
But oh, did we answer back in the bottom of the 4th! Andres Chaparro started it off with a double, followed by Luis García Jr. bringing him home on a single. Jose Tena and Keibert Ruiz kept the momentum going, with Ruiz knocking in García to give us a 2-1 lead. The stadium was electric!
️Wood Brings the Power
James Wood showcased his power in the 5th inning with a towering home run to center, pushing our lead to 3-1. He wasn't done yet; in the 8th inning, he smashed another homer, this time to left center, making it 4-2. Wood was on fire!
Nail-Biting Finish
The Marlins tried to stage a comeback in the 9th. Bride scored off a grounder by Hensley, making it 4-3, and it had everyone on the edge of their seats. But with calm and collected pitching, we held on. Fortes flied out to left to end the game, sealing the win for us. Relief and jubilation filled the air!
Key Players
- James Wood: Two home runs, including the eventual game-winner.
- Luis García Jr.: Clutch single to bring in a run in the 4th inning.
- Keibert Ruiz: RBI single to keep the rally alive.
Great team effort and a well-deserved win for the Nationals! Let’s keep this momentum going!
End of the inning, final score: Nationals 4, Marlins 3.
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Nationals (September 15th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |