Marlins Beat Nationals 11-4, Mervis Homers Again

Matt Mervis played a crucial role in the Miami Marlins' 11-4 victory over the Washington Nationals by hitting a pivotal three-run homer in the seventh inning, marking his third consecutive game with a home run. Mervis, who has been on a hot streak with five homers and 11 RBI since the start of April, came off the bench to pinch-hit for Jonah Bride and drove a fastball from Jorge López 411 feet to center field. The Marlins extended their lead with a two-run double by Kyle Stowers in the eighth inning. Ronny Henriquez secured the win with a scoreless inning, while Nationals' pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowed four runs over six innings. The Nationals' Cole Henry made his major league debut, pitching a scoreless ninth inning. Miami's victory in the rubber game of the series was bolstered by 14 hits, with Stowers and Eric Wagaman each contributing three hits.