MIAMI — Miami Marlins right-hander Mat Latos wasn’t too concerned Friday night about getting his first win. He just wanted to pitch past the first inning.
Bouncing back from a dismal start in Miami earlier this season, Latos went 6 1/3 innings to help the revitalized Marlins beat the Washington Nationals, 3-2.
Martin Prado broke a tie with an eighth-inning single, and Latos and three relievers combined on a six-hitter.
Latos didn’t get the decision, but the outing was a big improvement over his other start this year at Marlins Park, when he lasted just two-thirds of an inning and gave up seven runs.