MIAMI (AP) — Jose Fernandez pitched six innings and then led the dugout celebration as Miami made him a winner again at Marlins Park by beating Washington 3-2 Saturday night.
Fernandez (6-2) allowed one run, struck out nine and improved to 21-1 in 31 starts at home.
When Justin Bour put Miami ahead to stay with a two-run homer in the sixth, Fernandez leaped onto the dugout ledge, pounded the railing and hopping happily as he screamed.
The always-animated right-hander then turned the game over to the bullpen. A.J. Ramos, the last of three relievers, gave up a run in the ninth but escaped a bases-loaded, none-out jam without further damage for his 13th save in as many chances.
Ichiro Suzuki hiked his average to .373 with three singles and a double — the first four-hit game for the 42-year-old outfielder since August.
Joe Ross (3-4), pitching on his 23rd birthday, lost to Fernandez for the second start in a row.
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