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WASHINGTON (AP) – Sixto Sanchez allowed six innings hits to win his primary league debut, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Saturday night to split up with a double.
“It was exciting to see him provide and see his stuff,” manager Don Mattingly said. “It’s a laugh to see, and it will be a laugh to see her grow up. It will continue to improve over time.”
The Nationals won the first game 5-4 when their bullpen withdrew the seven batters to interrupt a Marlins rally.
Sanchez (1-0), which he acquired as a component of the industry that he sent to the J.T. receiver. Realmuto in Philadelphia last season reached 160 kilometers per hour with his fastball in the first inning and was comfortable for much of his outing. He retired four without hitting a batter, and The only one injured in Washington was Yan Gomes’ solo home run in Victor Robles’ third and two-run shot in the fifth.
“That’s all I expected,” sanchez, 22. “I’ve worked very hard to get this day to come.”
Brandon Kintzler launched the seventh to gather his fifth save in the same number of attempts.
Washington also had one of its clients making their major league debut in the last cup. The Wil Crowe right (0-1) allowed 4 runs in 3 2/3 innings. Corey Dickerson hit a two-run home run in the 3rd and National reliever Seth Romero allowed two traditional runners to score after entering the 4th.
“I think he pitched well,” manager Dave Martinez said of Crowe. “He was a few times behind opposing the batters, yet he returned immediately. I threw the ball well. We don’t play a smart defense today, we deserve to have played some of the games of one. Easy to -play games.
In the first game, Kyle Finnegan (1-0) eliminated Jorge Alfaro to escape a two-out jam and loaded with the bases he had inherited from starter Max Scherzer in the fifth to win his first primary championship win. Tanner Rainey released a sixth 1-2-3, and Daniel Hudson got his sixth save with a seventh best.
Scherzer allowed four runs, pitching 108 pitches in four 2/3 innings. It is the third time in six rounds, the three-time Winner of the Cy Young Award allowed at least four points.
“In the tough times of the game, even when the number of pitches exceeds 100, I can excel in those situations,” Scherzer said. “Unfortunately, in the last two matches I haven’t done it and I have to improve.”
Miami opener Daniel Castaño (0-2) had a punch strikeout to four batters, allowing two runs.
Washington played as a house team in the first normal game. The Marlins served as the home team for a final cup, which was originally a component from July 31 to August. Series 2 in Miami was postponed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 that resulted in periods on the Marlins’ 17-man disabled list.
COACH’S ROOM
Marlins: C Francisco Cervelli suffered a concussion an appearance on the plate at the time of entry and will be placed on the list of concussions of 7 days. “I had a history of concussions,” Mattingly said. “He knew it immediately. I feel bad for him. Array… LHP Caleb Smith and RHP Jose Urena had pitching sessions Saturday at the Miami Alternative Training Site.
National: National: RHP Stephen Strasburg (0-1, 10.80 ERA) has been transferred to the 60-day injury list, ending his season. Strasbourg, World Series MVP last year, limited to two openings and undergoing carpal tunnel surgery on his hand next week. Array. Martinez said LHP Sean Doolittle (right knee) would throw batters at the team’s chosen practice site on Sunday. .. INF Howie Kendrick (hamstring) the designated batter in the first game, his first time in the lineup since August 14.
MARLINS MOVEMENTS
The Marlins opted for LHP Josh D. Smith in their choice between games. Array.. Miami has introduced RHP Jesús Tinoco as its 29th player. Tinoco pitched two blank innings in the first game.
Following
Marlins: RHP Humberto Mejía (0-1, 5.68 ERA) faces a team other than the Mets for the first time in his short career in the primary league when the series continues on Sunday.
Nationals: RHP Anibal Sánchez (0-3, 8.50) allowed 39 base runners (29 hits, nine walks, one as a successful hitter) in 18 innings in his first 4 starts of 2020.
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