With Harper out, Marlins get doubleheader split with Nats

May 14, 2016

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WASHINGTON (AP) Marcell Ozuna and J.T. Realmuto each drove in two runs and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 to split a doubleheader on Saturday night.

The Nationals won the opener 6-4 behind six strong innings from Stephen Strasburg. Right after the final out, Washington announced that Bryce Harper had dropped his appeal of a one-game suspension and would sit out the nightcap for his behavior following an ejection on Monday.

The Marlins battered Nationals starter Tanner Roark (2-3) for seven runs in five innings.

Ozuna had five hits in the doubleheader, including three in the second game, extending his hitting streak to 14 games. Justin Bour blasted a solo home run.

Led by Jose Urena (1-0), Miami's bullpen allowed one run and four hits over six innings. Starter Kendry Flores exited after three innings with a right shoulder strain.

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