Washington Nationals defeat Miami Marlins 9-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · MLB · Miami Marlins 2, Washington Nationals 9
The Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 7 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Patrick Monteverde (Miami Marlins): 4.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Heriberto Hernandez (Miami Marlins): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Jackson Kent (Washington Nationals): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Brady House (Washington Nationals): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 7 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Miami Marlins -1.5.
Did Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 8.5.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami Marlins at -139 and the Washington Nationals at +122. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Miami Marlins a 56% favorite. The Washington Nationals won as the underdog at +122: $122 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved up from 8 to 8.5, and the game went over.
Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami Marlins 68-67 in the 2026 regular season (42-27 at home, 26-40 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 69 of 134 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 64 times and under 66 times, with 4 pushes.
This result left the Washington Nationals 64-73 in the 2026 regular season (30-38 at home, 34-35 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 77 of 136 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 69 times and under 60 times, with 7 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Miami Marlins: at the Washington Nationals on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Miami Marlins at home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.