2023-09-03 05:48:43
WASHINGTON — Johnny Cueto struck out four in his return from a viral infection, and Jake Burger hit two of four home runs for the Miami Marlins, who beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 Saturday for their third win and win. stay in the fight for the National League wild card.
Other Dominicans, Jesus Sanchez and Bryan de la Cruz, each hit three-run home runs off starter Trevor Williams (6-9), who has allowed 33 homers, the most of the season in the NL. Burger’s two home runs allowed him to reach 30 for the season and five since Aug. 1, when he arrived in a trade from the Chicago White Sox.
Cueto (1-3) gave up two solo home runs in just over five innings. One was from Lane Thomas in the sixth inning, to end the performance of the Dominican, after allowing three earned runs on 77 pitches.
The number of pitches matched manager Skip Schumaker’s expectations for the 37-year-old pitcher, who made his first start since Aug. 15.
Cueto received a lot of support from the hitters.
For the Marlins, the Venezuelan Luis Arráez 5-4 with a run scored and two RBIs. Cuban Yuli Gurriel 1-0. Dominicans De la Cruz 5-4 with three runs scored and three RBIs, Sánchez 5-3 with two runs scored and three produced.
For the Nationals, the Venezuelan Ildemaro Vargas 2-1. The Mexican Joey Meneses 4-0.
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