Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez threw a quality start but did not factor in the decision Sunday afternoon against the Nationals.

Alvarez allowed a run-scoring double to Denard Span in the second and an RBI double to Anthony Rendon in the seventh. The right-hander permitted nine hits and two walks while striking out three over 6 2/3 innings of a 5-2 loss in extras.

Alvarez is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Milwaukee. He has a 4.58 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP through his first three starts.