Miami MarlinsvsWashington Nationals
MIA 7/WSH 3
Things to say
Marlins beat the Nationals 7-3 at Nationals Park.
01
opener
Marlins took it 7-3 in DC. Bats woke up early and the Nats never really answered. Felt over by the sixth.
02
key player
Miami's lineup did the damage top to bottom — heart of the order kept turning it over and Washington's starter couldn't get into his stuff.
03
hot take
Nats are sitting at 31-30 and playing like a .500 team that thinks it's a contender. That roster isn't built for October.
04
deep cut
Marlins are 27-34 and just took a road game from a team above them in the standings. Quietly been better than their record for weeks.
05
exit
Anyway — curious what the Nats do with the rotation before the next series.
The recap
Marlins rolled into DC and put up a 7-3 number on the Nats to wrap the series. Miami's bats did the damage early and never really let Washington back in, while the Nats bullpen got squeezed once the starter handed it over.
Washington drops to 31-30 and the Marlins climb to 27-34, so this one stung at home. Classic getaway-day vibes where the visitors leave the yard with the W.