Christopher Morel's go-ahead single lifts Marlins past Nationals 5-2

TL;DR

Christopher Morel's eighth-inning single helped the Miami Marlins defeat the Washington Nationals 5-2. Heriberto Hernández added a two-run single, contributing to Miami's strong performance with 48 stolen bases this season.

Key points

Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning.
Heriberto Hernández contributed with a two-run single.
The Marlins lead the league with 48 stolen bases.

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MIAMI (AP) — Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday. Morel’s one-out hit to center against Gus Varland (0-1) put the Marlins up by one run in the eighth. Following Miami's second double steal of the inning, Heriberto Hernández hit a two-run single that scored Morel and Jakob Marsee, who was part of both double steals to give him 12 stolen bases on the season, tied for fifth in the major leagues. Miami leads with 48 stolen bases. Andrew Nardi got the first two outs of the ninth before rookie Josh Ekness got the final out for his first big league save. Miami won its second straight game after losing five of its previous six. Calvin Faucher (4-2) walked one and didn't surrender a hit in two scoreless innings of relief. Liam Hicks put the Marlins on the board with a run-scoring single in the third. Xavier Edwards then scored on a fielding error by shortstop Nasim Nuñez on Otto Lopez's fielder's choice. allowed two runs and five hits in six innings. hit a run-scoring groundout in the fourth and Luis García Jr. had an RBI double in the fifth. allowed two runs and four hits with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. He hit three batters, including two straight in the sixth.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Marlins vs Nationals game?

The Miami Marlins won the game against the Washington Nationals with a final score of 5-2.

Who hit the go-ahead single for the Marlins?

Christopher Morel hit the go-ahead single for the Marlins in the eighth inning.

How many stolen bases do the Marlins have this season?

The Miami Marlins currently lead the league with 48 stolen bases this season.