Florida starting pitcher Josh Johnson homered and retired 20 consecutive batters before the eighth inning uprising that allowed the Nationals to beat the Marlins for the first time in 10 meetings this season.
Johnson allowed four runs and six hits in seven-plus innings.
Ronnie Belliard hit a pinch-hit two-run double during the rally.
Nationals' starter J.D. Martin gave up three runs and six hits over 4 1/3 innings. Winner Ron Villone (4-5) pitched 1 1/3 innings.
Chris Coghlan had three hits and scored a run for the Marlins.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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