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Jackson Kent secures first MLB win as Nationals top Marlins 9-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:46 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Jackson Kent secures first MLB win as Nationals top Marlins 9-2

Summary

Jackson Kent threw seven innings of one-run ball to earn his first major league win as the Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday night. The Nationals scored five runs in the third inning, taking advantage of Marlins starter Eury Pérez's lack of control, as he walked three batters in just 14 pitches. Brady House contributed with a three-run homer, his 10th of the season, and Miami’s Heriberto Hernández hit his fifth home run in nine games against Washington. Kent improved his record to 1-2, allowing three hits and four walks, while Pérez fell to 7-10. The Nationals look to build on this win in their next matchup against the Marlins on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Nationals score five runs in the third inning
•Brady House hits a three-run homer
•Kent allows one run over seven innings
•Pérez struggles with control, allowing five earned runs
•Next game features Cade Cavalli against Sandy Alcantara

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1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Kent earns his 1st major league win as the Nationals beat the Marlins 9-2

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Brady House hit a three-run homer, Jackson Kent threw seven innings of one-run ball to pick up his first major league win, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday night. Washington scored five runs in the third after Miami starter Eury Pérez walked the first three batters on just 14 pitches. The Nationals scored two on a wild pitch to take a 2-1 lead and House hit his 10th homer of the season 445 feet.
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