Marlins complete sweep of Nationals to improve to 10 games over .500 for first time in 12 years

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The Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep Sunday, defeating the Washington Nationals 4-2 to move 10 games over .500 for the first time in 12 years.

The Marlins improved to 41-31 and are off to the second-best start in franchise history through 72 games, behind only the 1997 team that was 43-29 and went on to win the World Series. Miami, which is 10 games over .500 for the first time since May 28, 2011, has swept the Nationals in three of its four trips to Washington since the start of last season.

"Proud of the guys and how they go about their business every day," first-year manager Skip Schumaker said. "Win or lose, they’re going about their business right. That’s the main thing. That’s the culture we’re trying to set."

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lane Thomas homered for Washington, which has lost three in a row and 11 of 13. The Nationals are an NL-worst 27-43 and are a season-high 16 games under .500.

Washington was 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position Sunday and 4 for 21 for the series while falling to 0-6 against the Marlins this season.

"Today was just more about our offense," Washington manager Dave Martinez said. "We just couldn't get going. We need to stop chasing in order to be really good and be effective."

Jesús Luzardo, who was drafted by Washington in 2016, earned his first victory in three career starts at Nationals Park. Luzardo (6-5) yielded five hits and two runs over six