Washington Nationals defeat Miami Marlins 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 8, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 3, Miami Marlins 2
The Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at loanDepot park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 5 runs combined.
Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.
- Jacob Young (Washington Nationals): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Robby Snelling (Miami Marlins): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Xavier Edwards (Miami Marlins): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Miami Marlins -1.5.
Did Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 8.5.
Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 19-20 in the 2026 regular season (6-13 at home, 13-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 38 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 13 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
This result left the Miami Marlins 17-22 in the 2026 regular season (12-12 at home, 5-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 38 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 15 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins?
Next for the Washington Nationals: at the Miami Marlins on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Next for the Miami Marlins: the Washington Nationals at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.