The Miami Marlins completed a three-game series sweep of the Washington Nationals on Sunday with a 6-2 victory at home. Xavier Edwards provided the decisive blow, delivering a two-run single in the fifth inning that broke a 1-1 tie. The hit came with the bases loaded after Otto López and Agustín Ramírez had reached base, setting the stage for Edwards’ go-ahead line drive.
Miami’s offense continued to add runs throughout the afternoon. Joe Mack contributed two RBIs, including a run-scoring double in the sixth inning, while López recorded a pair of walks and a sacrifice fly. The Marlins improved to 41-25 at home with their dominant performance. Washington briefly mounted a comeback when Jorbit Vivas hit an RBI double in the sixth to cut the deficit to one run, but Miami answered immediately with additional scoring.
On the mound, Michael Petersen earned the victory by recording the final out of the fifth inning. Jack Ralston, making his major league debut, pitched two scoreless innings in relief for the Marlins. Nationals starter Jackson Kent took the loss, allowing three runs while recording just his third career start. The Washington offense managed only two runs, with Dylan Crews driving in their first run on a fourth-inning double.
The Marlins honored longtime television analyst Tommy Hutton before the game, recognizing his 28 seasons calling games for the franchise as he prepares for retirement at season’s end.
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