Washington Nationals defeat Miami Marlins 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · MLB · Miami Marlins 4, Washington Nationals 5
The Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Saturday, August 29, 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, with 9 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Heriberto Hernandez (Miami Marlins): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Dylan Crews (Washington Nationals): 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 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 1 run.
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: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 1.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$80 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$80 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): under 9.5 strikeouts at -125, finished with 8, a win.
Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami Marlins 68-68 in the 2026 regular season (42-27 at home, 26-41 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 69 of 135 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 65 times and under 66 times, with 4 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Miami Marlins.
This result left the Washington Nationals 65-73 in the 2026 regular season (31-38 at home, 34-35 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 78 of 137 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 70 times and under 60 times, with 7 pushes. That made it three 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 Sunday, August 30, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Miami Marlins at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.