And the presence of ace MacKenzie Gore on the mound couldn’t keep the Nationals from seeing their losing streak reach eight with a 3-1 loss to the Marlins.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez is not exactly sure where to point fingers for his team’s cold streak, but he knows where not to point them.

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez bristled Saturday when asked how much of his team’s recent offensive struggles should be apportioned between players and his coaches after the 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.