Like Tanner Roark, Joe Ross was looking to get his first win of the month for the Nationals tonight. However, on his 23rd birthday, he lost to Jose Fernandez and the Marlins for the second time in a week. Miami defeated the Nats 3-2 as Justin Bour’s two-run home run ended up being the difference. The offense would make it interesting in the ninth, but couldn’t quite finish the comeback.
Tonight, it was the Nationals who had an early lead against Fernandez. In the top of the fourth, Chris Heisey drew a walk and Bryce Harper singled to center with one out.