Tough Battle for the Nationals in Miami
What started as a promising game for our Washington Nationals quickly slipped through our fingers as the Miami Marlins capitalized on key moments, leading to an unfortunate 4-11 loss.
The bright spots shone early with Jacob Young and Keibert Ruiz contributing significantly, but the Marlins managed to overpower us in the later innings.Early Inning Promise
The Nats commenced with a spark in the Top of the 2nd inning, as Luis García Jr. singled to left, followed by Amed Rosario's single to center. This setup allowed Jacob Young to drive in a run with a single to left field, getting us the early lead. We looked strong, taking a 3-1 lead by the Fourth inning after Paul DeJong and Alex Call drove in runs.
Marlins Flip the Script
The turning point unfolded in the Bottom of the 4th. The Marlins tied the game 3-3, and then our bullpen faced a struggle. Despite efforts by MacKenzie Gore and later relievers, Miami's bats heated up. Particularly devastating was Matt Mervis's 3-run homer in the Bottom of the 7th, putting them up 7-3.Late Inning Struggles
Our bullpen just couldn’t contain the Marlins in the 8th, as they piled on the runs. Kudos to Nathaniel Lowe, who managed to bring Call home with a single in the 9th, showing tenacity despite the deficit. Nevertheless, the Marlins sealed the deal with a solid 11-4 victory.
Looking Forward
This loss is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of baseball.
While we stumbled today, there’s always the next game to look forward to. The Nats will regroup and look to bounce back stronger. We remain steadfast in our support for our guys! Let's turn this around. Go Nats! 
️Scoreboard for Nationals @ Marlins (April 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |