The Florida Marlins rallied after a 1.5 hour rain delay to score three runs and defeat the Washington Nationals by the score of 4-2.  The Marlins were down 2-0 heading into the sixth inning but then scored four un-answered runs to come back and pick up the victory.  With the win, the Marlins took two out of three games against the Nationals.

Ricky Nolasco pitched seven hits and only gave up three hits and two run while picking up the win.  Nolasco really stepped up and threw a quality game as he improved his record to 9-4.  Reynel Pinto and Kevin Gregg tossed scoreless innings in the eighth and ninth to finish off the Nats.  Gregg recorded his 15th save in the game.

Alfredo Amezaga provided the big hit for the Marlins as he hit a two run home run in the seventh inning off of Nationals reliever Charlie Manning.  Amezaga was the MVP for the Marlins as he finished the day with two rbi.  Robert Andino had a rbi single in the sixth inning to get the Marlins scoring started.  Wes Helms added an insurance run in the eighth inning with a rbi sac fly that scored Jorge Cantu.

Good come from behind win for the Marlins.  Anytime you win a series you are doing what you are supposed to do.  Now the fish will begin a four game series with the Colorado Rockies on Thurday night.

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The Florida Marlins lost to the Washington Nationals in a high scoring 9-6 game on Tuesday evening.  The Marlins and Nationals battled back and forth the entire game and this time it was the Nationals coming out on top for the victory.  The series is now tied at 1 game each.

Mark Hendrickson took the loss for the Marlins after pitching six innings and giving up ten hits and six runs.  Hendrickson had troubles keeping the ball in the field as he gave up two home runs in the game that accounted for five of the  six runs he was charged with.  Hendrickson is now 7-7 on the season.

Eulogio De La Cruz and Joe Nelson both gave up one run in relief before Logan Kensing was able to come in and finally pitch a scoreless ninth inning.

Hanley Ramirez had a huge night at the plate as he went 2-5 with five rbi in the game.  Ramirez had a three run home run, and then two seperate rbi singles in the game.  Alfredo Amezaga also chipped in with a rbi single of his own.

So now the Marlins will attempt to win the series on Wendesday as they two teams will play the rubber game of the three game series.

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