Phelps' 4 shutout IP, 1st RBI lead Marlins past Nats 6-4 (Yahoo Sports)

Miami reliever David Phelps entered after a rain delay and shut out Washington for four innings while delivering his first career RBI at the plate, and the Marlins won 6-4 Thursday to spoil the Nationals' sloppy home opener in front of a dwindling crowd. While Phelps (1-0) replaced Adam Conley following a 1-hour, 25-minute break because of a thunderstorm in the second with the score 3-all, Nationals starter Tanner Roark (0-1) surprisingly remained in the game. Roark allowed four runs - three earned, all in the first - and nine hits in four innings.