Nationals Rout Marlins
Jackson Kent secures his first major league win as Nationals rout Marlins
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Jackson Kent earned his first major league win as the Washington Nationals dominated the Miami Marlins 9-2 Leader-Telegram. Kent threw seven innings of one-run ball, giving up just three hits while walking four and striking out three across 106 pitches. Brady House drove in three runs with a home run as the Nationals finally broke through after struggling against Miami.
The victory ended an eight-game losing streak against the Marlins and marked the Nationals' first consecutive wins since August 7-9 KDH News. Harry Ford and Abimelec Ortiz also homered for Washington. Kent's turnaround was dramatic — he had allowed 11 runs over 12⅓ innings in his first three starts.
Kent's Dominant Seven Innings Deliver First Win
Jackson Kent had been struggling badly before Friday's game Beaumont Enterprise. In his first three major league appearances, he gave up 11 runs while pitching only 12⅓ innings. The young pitcher was walking a fine line between staying in the rotation or being sent back down. Against Miami, he finally showed what he could do.
Kent's control improved significantly against the Marlins. He limited Miami to just one run across seven complete innings. At 106 pitches, Kent threw efficiently enough to complete the job and pick up his first win. The performance was exactly what the Nationals needed from their starting rotation.
House Ignites Five-Run Third Inning Rally
Brady House delivered the decisive blow with a three-run home run during the third inning Yahoo Sports. The Nationals scored five runs total in that frame to take control early. House's blast set the tone for the rest of the game and gave Washington a cushion they wouldn't relinquish.
The Nationals added cushion throughout the game with contributions from multiple hitters Times-News. Harry Ford hit a solo home run, and Abimelec Ortiz also went deep for Washington. The offensive outburst was refreshing after the team's recent struggles against this division rival.
Marlins' Winning Streak Ends in Lopsided Loss
Miami came into the game riding high with eight consecutive victories over Washington Herald-Bulletin. The Marlins had owned this matchup recently and posed a real threat. But the Nationals refused to fold, striking early and often against Miami's pitching staff. Heriberto Hernandez hit a solo home run for the Marlins in a losing effort.
The loss marked the end of Miami's dominance in the series and a much-needed win for Washington News-Gazette. The Nationals had been struggling mightily but found their footing with this decisive victory. Both the pitching and hitting clicked at the right moment to snap their cold streak.
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