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Bryce Harper homer lifts Nationals to 5-3 win over Marlins

Chris Graham

bryce harperBryce Harper hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the seventh to lift the Washington Nationals to a 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday.

Harper’s homer, his 11th of the season, broke a 2-2 tie. Stephen Drew and Chris Heisey each hit pinch-hit home runs for Washington (22-13).

Blake Treinen (3-1, 4.20 ERA) vultured the win in two innings of relief.

Nats starter Gio Gonzalez got a no-decision in five innings of work, allowing two unearned runs on six hits, striking out seven and walking two.

Harper was 2-for-2 at the plate with two walks.

The 2015 NL MVP is 5-for-14 hitting over his most recent eight games with 20 bases on balls.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].