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Javier Sanoja's single lifts Marlins over Nationals 3-2 in ninth inning

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Javier Sanoja's single lifts Marlins over Nationals 3-2 in ninth inning

Summary

Javier Sanoja delivered a game-winning single with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, leading the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals on August 21, 2026. Washington had tied the game in the top of the ninth with a single from Daylen Lile. The Marlins rallied in the bottom half after Agustín Ramírez walked and scored on Sanoja's hit. This victory marks Miami's sixth consecutive win over Washington, improving their record to 65-64, while the Nationals drop to 61-69. The two teams are set to face each other again on August 22, with Jake Irvin starting for the Nationals and Eury Pérez for the Marlins.

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By the Numbers

•Javier Sanoja hits winning single in the ninth inning.
•Marlins improve to 65-64, Nationals fall to 61-69.
•Daylen Lile ties the game for Washington in the ninth.
•Agustín Ramírez walked leading off the ninth.
•Next game features Jake Irvin versus Eury Pérez.

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2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Javier Sanoja singles with bases loaded in 9th to give the Marlins a 3-2 win over the Nationals

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Javier Sanoja singled through the middle with the bases loaded and no out in the ninth inning to give the Miami Marlins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. Washington tied it in the top of the ninth on Daylen Lile’s single off Pete Fairbanks (4-4). In the bottom half, Agustín Ramírez led off with a walk off Clayton Beeter (5-4).
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