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Soto takes over NL batting lead, Nationals beat Marlins 7-5

Miami Marlins' Sandy Leon (7) hits a home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryne Harper (33) catches a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Lewin Diaz (68) during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Miami Marlins right fielders Bryan De La Cruz and Jesus Sanchez (76) miss the ball hit by Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Miami Marlins' Bryan De La Cruz (77) hits a triple to right field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals pitching coach Jim Hickey (48) talks to pitcher Josiah Gray (40) and catcher Alex Avila during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray (40) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals shortstop Carter Kieboom (8) catches a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Lewis Brinson during the eight inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) is out on second base as Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. throws to first to complete the double play during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals' Alcides Escobar (3) cheers Juan Soto (22) after Soto hit a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) hits a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Washington Nationals' Juan Soto is cheered by the team after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Soto takes over NL batting lead, Nationals beat Marlins 7-5