Harper and Zimmerman hit consecutive home runs, Nationals beat Marlins 8-7
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman hit consecutive home runs and the Washington Nationals defeated a Miami Marlins split squad 8-7 on Saturday.
Harper connected in the fifth inning for his second homer this spring. He is batting .462 in exhibition play.
Zimmerman followed with his first home run, tagging reliever Brad Hand.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Zach Walters hit his second spring homer in the eighth for the Nationals.
Joe Mahoney hit a two-run homer for Miami.
Washington's Chris Young struggled in his first spring start, allowing three runs in three innings while also walking three. Miami starter Alex Sanabia lasted 2 2-3 innings, giving up four runs and five hits.