Miami Marlins defeat Washington Nationals 4-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 2, Miami Marlins 4
The Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at loanDepot park. The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 6 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins final score and game recap
The Miami Marlins won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jake Irvin (Washington Nationals): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Dylan Crews (Washington Nationals): 1-for-4, 1 RBI.
- Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Jakob Marsee (Miami Marlins): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins?
The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
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: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
How did AiQ's Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, +$10 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, +$10 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Jake Irvin (Washington Nationals): over 2.5 strikeouts at +110, finished with 4, a win.
- Eury Perez (Miami Marlins): over 4.5 strikeouts at -180, finished with 4, a loss.
Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Washington Nationals at +163 and the Miami Marlins at -187. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami Marlins a 63% favorite. The Miami Marlins won as the favorite at -187: $53.48 profit on a $100 bet.
Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 61-70 in the 2026 regular season (27-36 at home, 34-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 74 of 130 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 66 times and under 58 times, with 6 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Washington Nationals.
This result left the Miami Marlins 66-64 in the 2026 regular season (40-25 at home, 26-39 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 67 of 129 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 62 times and under 64 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Miami Marlins.
What's next for Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins?
Next for the Washington Nationals: at the Miami Marlins on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Next for the Miami Marlins: the Washington Nationals at home on Sunday, August 23, 2026.