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Marlins defeat Nationals 6-1, powered by Chisholm Jr.'s 3 RBIs (2-5) in 4-game series opener

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Geoff Hartlieb - Promoted to majorsThe Marlins recalled Hartlieb from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactHartlieb gave up one run in one inning during his lone MLB appearance this season, but a 3.29 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with Jacksonville will earn him a promotion as rosters expand Friday. Based on his poor major-league history, the 29-year-old righty will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while with Miami.

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Jorge Soler - Remains out FridaySoler (hip) isn't in the Marlins' lineup Friday against Washington.

ImpactSoler will now miss his third straight start after being pulled from Tuesday's game with right hip tightness. Manager Skip Schumaker said Soler was potentially available off the bench Thursday, so there's a chance he could make a pinch hit appearance Friday. Jake Burger will serve as Miami's DH while Soler sits, allowing Garrett Hampson to start at third base.

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Lane Thomas - Returns to lineupThomas (back) is starting in right field and batting second Friday against Miami, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactAfter being pulled Wednesday and sitting out Thursday's contest due to back tightness, Thomas is now healthy enough to return to Washington's lineup. The 28-year-old outfielder has been in a bit of a slump recently, going just 2-for-17 with two runs scored across his last five games.

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Ildemaro Vargas - Sits again FridayVargas isn't in the Nationals' lineup Friday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactVargas will take a seat for the second straight game Friday after being an everyday part of the Nats' lineup for most of August. Jake Alu will fill in at second base, allowing Travis Blankenhorn to start in left field.

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Amos Willingham - Recalled from RochesterThe Nationals recalled Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

ImpactWillingham hasn't fared well in the majors this season, surrendering 14 runs in 14 innings out of the bullpen. Nonetheless, he'll come up from Triple-A to give Washington extra bullpen depth to close out the season.

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Travis Blankenhorn - Added to rosterThe Nationals selected Blankenhorn's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

ImpactBlankenhorn, 27, has put up an .877 OPS and 23 home runs over 108 games with Rochester this season to earn a look-see with the big club. The utility player will back up at several positions for the Nationals.

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Jake Burger - Slugs 28th homerBurger 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Nationals.

ImpactThe 27-year-old slugger capped the scoring on the night by launching a Joe La Sorsa sinker over the wall in right-center field in the ninth inning. Burger's up to 28 homers on the season, and while Thursday's blast was only his third in 26 games since joining the Marlins, he boasts a .323/.380/.485 slash line with his new club.

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