Johnson outpitches Gonzalez, Miami and Nats split

Marlins top Nationals 5-2

Published On: Aug 03 2012 11:03:38 PM EDT
Miami Marlins
WASHINGTON -

Josh Johnson outpitched Gio Gonzalez for another win over Washington, and the Miami Marlins beat the Nationals 5-2 Friday night to split their doubleheader.

In the first game, Adam LaRoche and Mark DeRosa each drove in three runs, leading John Lannan and the Nationals to a 7-4 win.
Johnson (7-7) improved to 9-1 lifetime against Washington. He fell one out short of his first complete game since Apr. 26, 2010.

Johnson gave up one earned run and five hits. He struck out nine and walked none, and also got two hits.

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