Marlins end 4-game skid, top Nats 3-2 but fire hitting coach

MIAMI (AP) - The first run came home on an error. The lead was seized with a bases-loaded walk, and a hit batsman scored the other run.

It was an offensive outburst, Marlins-style.

Even in victory, Miami's offense was so unimpressive that afterward Mike Pagliarulo was fired as hitting coach.