Nats Dominate Marlins with 4-0 Shutout! 
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What a day to be a Washington Nationals fan! Our boys took the field and delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins. Here’s a recap of this thrilling game.First Inning Highlights
Right from the start, the Nationals showed they meant business. CJ Abrams lined out, but Lane Thomas doubled to center, setting the stage. Jesse Winker followed up with a single, advancing Thomas to third. Then, the sac fly from Joey Meneses brought Thomas home, putting the Nats on the board early at 1-0.
Pitching Perfection! ️
The Marlins struggled to mount any offense, facing strikeout after strikeout. Our pitching squad was in top form, shutting down the Marlins innings after inning. Tim Anderson struck out twice, and Bryan De La Cruz and Josh Bell couldn’t find their rhythm either.Lane Thomas Goes Yard! 
In the bottom of the third inning, Lane Thomas kept the momentum with a spectacular solo homer to center field, extending our lead to 2-0. The crowd erupted!Sealing the Victory
Skipping ahead to the bottom of the eighth, CJ Abrams doubled, and while he didn’t score immediately, Joey Meneses delivered a game-clinching two-run homer after Abrams moved to third on a groundout. That homer to left field nailed the coffin shut on the Marlins, putting us up 4-0.Closing It Out
The final inning saw Jake Burger triple, but Kyle Finnegan held firm, ensuring that no Marlin would cross home plate. De La Cruz and Bell flied out, while Sanchez grounded out to third, finishing a flawless day for the Nationals defense.Final Thoughts 
Our Nationals played a brilliant game today, with stellar performances from Lane Thomas and Joey Meneses. The pitching lineup kept Miami at bay, showcasing a perfect blend of offense and defense. Next game, let's carry this momentum forward! Go Nats! 
️Scoreboard for Marlins @ Nationals (June 15th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |