Sean West allowed five runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings on Tuesday. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
Hanley Ramirez extended his RBI streak to nine games with a two-run homer in the sixth and gave the Marlins a lead they wouldn't relinquish with a two-run single in the seventh. After starter Sean West allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings, the Marlins' bullpen kept the Nats scoreless.
BATTING 2B: Dunn, A (11, West), Zimmerman, R (22, West). HR: Dunn, A (20, 5th inning off West,
1 on, 1 out). TB: Zimmerman, R 3; Dunn, A 6; Dukes 2; Nieves; Stammen. RBI: Dunn, A 3 (56), Stammen
2 (2). 2-out RBI: Dunn, A. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Willingham; Guzman, C. GIDP:
Guzman, C. Team RISP: 3-for-7. Team LOB: 5.
FIELDING E: Zimmerman, R 2 (11,
throw, fielding), Willingham (4, fielding). Outfield assists: Dukes (Uggla at 2nd base).
a-Singled for Leroux in the 6th. b-Reached on error for Pinto in the 7th. c-nullHermida in the 7th.
BATTING 2B: Cantu 2 (20, Stammen, Clippard). HR: Ramirez, H (13, 6th inning off Stammen, 1 on,
1 out). TB: Coghlan; Bonifacio; Ramirez, H 6; Cantu 5; Uggla; De Aza. RBI: Ramirez, H 4 (56), Cantu
(47). 2-out RBI: Ramirez, H 2; Cantu. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hermida; Uggla. S:
Baker, Jo. Team RISP: 4-for-11. Team LOB: 4.
BASERUNNING SB: Bonifacio (17,
2nd base off Stammen/Nieves), Ramirez, H (12, 2nd base off Stammen/Nieves). CS: Ramirez, H (7, 3rd base by Stammen/Nieves).