Zimmerman Hits Homer in 9th to Give Nats 5-4 Win
Nationals break 8-game losing streak
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Ryan Zimmerman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give Washington Nationals Victory over Florida Marlins.
Ryan Zimmerman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give Washington a 5-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Sunday, ending the Nationals’ eight-game losing streak.
Zimmerman's drive into the red seats in left-center field capped Washington's three-run ninth. Willie Harris started the rally with a leadoff homer against Leo Nunez (4-5) and Cristian Guzman followed with an infield hit, setting up Zimmerman's fifth career game-ending homer.
It was a bad loss for the Marlins, who had won four straight. Florida began the day four games back of wild card-leading Colorado.
Florida led 2-0 before Mike Morse hit a tying two-run single in the bottom of the eighth.
Posted Sunday, Sep 6, 2009 - 5:12 PM EST
