MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — It was a tough weekend for the home team at Marlins Park.
Bryce Harper hit his NL-leading 16th home run Sunday and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep by beating the Miami Marlins for the 11th time in a row, 5-2.
The Nationals matched the longest winning streak in franchise history against one team. It’s the Marlins’ longest losing streak against an opponent since 1999.
Harper struck out eight times in the series but pulled a pitch from left-hander Jarlin Garcia onto the concourse leading off the sixth inning. Anthony Rendon hit his fifth home run for the Nationals, who lead the league in homers.