Miami Marlins defeat Washington Nationals 8-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 7, Miami Marlins 8
The Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at loanDepot park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 15 runs combined.
Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins final score and game recap
The Miami Marlins won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zack Littell (Washington Nationals): 4.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 0 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Janson Junk (Miami Marlins): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Kyle Stowers (Miami Marlins): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing 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 over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 6.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 19-21 in the 2026 regular season (6-13 at home, 13-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 39 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 24 times and under 13 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Miami Marlins 18-22 in the 2026 regular season (13-12 at home, 5-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 39 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 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 Sunday, May 10, 2026. Next for the Miami Marlins: the Washington Nationals at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.