Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Edwards’ Go-Ahead Single Completes Marlins’ Sweep
The Miami Marlins played the Washington Nationals in a baseball game on Sunday.
The teams were tied 1-1 before the Marlins took the lead in the fifth inning.
Xavier Edwards hit a single that brought two runners home.
Miami added more runs later and won 6-2.
This victory gave the Marlins a sweep of all three games in the series.
Joe Mack and Otto López also helped Miami score.
Michael Petersen was credited with the win.
Jack Ralston pitched two scoreless innings in his major league debut.
Washington’s CJ Abrams did not play because of an injured left ankle.
Xavier Edwards hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning.
Miami defeated Washington 6-2 to complete a three-game series sweep.
Joe Mack contributed two RBI, while Otto López had two walks and a sacrifice fly.
Michael Petersen earned the win, and Jack Ralston pitched two scoreless innings in his major league debut.
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams missed his fourth consecutive game with a left ankle sprain.
- Who
- The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals; Xavier Edwards hit the decisive hit.
- What
- Miami won 6-2 and swept Washington in a three-game series.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Miami, at the Marlins’ home stadium.
- Why
- The Marlins scored four runs after Washington moved within one run in the sixth inning, securing the victory.
- Final score
- Miami Marlins 6, Washington Nationals 2
- Series result
- Miami completed a three-game sweep
- Decisive play
- Xavier Edwards hit a two-run single in the fifth inning
- Winning pitcher
- Michael Petersen, who improved to 3-3
- Notable debut
- Jack Ralston pitched two scoreless innings in his major league debut
- Washington starter
- Jackson Kent allowed three runs and four hits
- Miami starter
- Janson Junk allowed one run and two hits over 4 2/3 innings
- Injury absence
- CJ Abrams missed his fourth straight game with a left ankle sprain