Give the Marlins credit for battling—they made the Nationals throw 189 pitches on Sunday afternoon, forcing Stephen Strasburg from the game early and generating some offense against four relievers. But the Nats slugged their way to a significant lead in the middle innings and held on to complete the sweep, 5-2.
- Elieser Hernández (Marlins): 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K (73 pitches)
- Stephen Strasburg (Nats): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K (103 pitches)
Hernández worked a smooth first inning before struggling with his command the rest of the way.