Jorge Cantu drove in five runs Saturday, leading the Florida Marlins to an 11-3 rout of the Washington Nationals. Cantu belted a three-run homer in the first inning and a two-run double in the third. Cody Ross had two hits, one a solo homer, and two RBI. Gaby Sanchez hit a two-run homer. Brett Carroll

Ian Desmond had his first major league hit, his first RBI and his first home run Thursday to highlight the Washington Nationals' 8-7 victory over Philadelphia. Desmond, who has spent six years in the minor leagues, finally was called up to the majors this month and got the start Thursday at shortstop for a team that has lost 92 games.