The Washington Nationals tried coming back in the bottom of the 9th inning against the Florida Marlins but they came up just short as they lost the game by the score of 4-3. Another close game for the Nationals where they were on the wrong side of the outcome.
Starting pitcher Odalis Perez picked up the loss as he is now 0-2 on the season. Perez lasted 5.2 innings as he gave up six hits and two earned runs. Luis Ayala and Jon Rauch both gave up a earned run each in relief.
Nick Johnson, Ronny Belliard, and Johnny Estrada all had one RBI each for the Nationals.
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