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Marlins offense comes up big against Max Scherzer to clinch series over the Nationals

Miami Marlins left fielder Curtis Granderson (21) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, April 20, 2019. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com

This is the offense the Miami Marlins have been looking for.

String together quality at-bats. Scratch home a few runs. Be tough outs at the plate. Be aggressive on the basepaths.

It all came together on Saturday.

The Marlins put up runs early against Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer, responded each time the Nationals attempted to rallied and backed up Jose Urena’s second consecutive quality start with a 9-3 win at Marlins Park to clinch their first series of the season.