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Stanton, Fernandez lead Marlins to 1-0 win over Nationals

Published Sep. 20, 2016 11:53 p.m. ET

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MIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton homered to back a strong outing by Jose Fernandez, who pitched eight innings and struck out 12 for the Miami Marlins in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

Fernandez (16-8) allowed three hits without a walk to outduel Washington's Tanner Roark (15-9) who pitched seven innings and allowed one run.

David Phelps pitched the ninth for the Marlins and recorded his fourth save in 10 chances.

The Nationals were held to four hits in their fourth consecutive loss.

Stanton's 27th home run broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the sixth inning. Stanton also homered in Monday's 4-3 win.

Stephen Drew smacked a double off the top of the right field fence over Stanton's head in the first inning before Fernandez retired the next 21 batters.

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