The Latest Breaking News from Braxton Garrett

WASHINGTON — Braxton Garrett was once again dominant on the mound and the Miami Marlins’ offense gave him enough support in the seventh inning to take the lead for good in a 5-2 series-clinching win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday at Nationals Park.

DENVER — Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker alluded to it multiple times the past four days: No lead ever feels safe at Coors Field.

SAN FRANCISCO — Left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett had his best start of the season on Saturday and the Miami Marlins finally provided the run support he needed after he left the mound.

CLEVELAND — Heading into Saturday’s doubleheader, Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker was asked if there were any positive on playing two games in a day this early in a season.

MIAMI — Luis Arraez didn’t waste any time. The Miami Marlins’ star second baseman, out of the starting lineup for back-to-back days while dealing with a left index finger injury, made his way to the batter’s box to pinch-hit in the seventh inning of a tied game against the Arizona…

The Miami Marlins came out of spring training almost fully healthy and hopeful they could get out to a fast start to start to improve on last year.

MIAMI — One night after the Mets had a dismal offensive showing against the Miami Marlins, they answered some questions with a 6-2 win to move to 2-1 in the series and on the season.

JUPITER, Fla. — It didn’t take long for Luis Arraez to feel comfortable in the Miami Marlins’ clubhouse.

MIAMI — Don Mattingly made it clear that the Miami Marlins sending Braxton Garrett to the minor leagues on Sept. 13 had nothing to do with his performance. The 25-year-old left-handed starting pitcher had been crafting a breakout season as he filled in a spot in the Marlins’ rotation.

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper broke his left thumb in the fourth inning of a June 25 game in San Diego.

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins’ slide continues.