By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Closer Joel Hanrahan could not convert another save opportunity in the ninth on Saturday afternoon, as the Nationals fell to the Marlins, 9-6, in 11 innings at Nationals Park.
Washington has lost nine of its last 10 games to start the season.
The Nationals had a 6-3 lead entering the ninth inning, but the Marlins scored three runs off Hanrahan. Pinch-hitter Ross Gload singled to left to drive in Alfredo Amezaga. After Wes Helms struck out, Jeremy Hermida hit a two-run homer over the right-center-field fence to tie the game at 6.
In the top of the 11th inning, Hermida did it again, hitting a three-run home run against left-hander Wil Ledezma.
Before the ninth, it looked like the power of Austin Kearns and the left arm of Scott Olsen would be enough for the victory.
Nats undone by their 'pen in loss....
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