Marlins defeat Nationals 6-2 in Miami as Washington struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Washington Nationals fell to the Miami Marlins 6-2 on August 23, 2026, continuing their poor performance. The Nationals have lost 19 of their last 21 games against NL East rivals, highlighting significant struggles offensively and a lack of late-game performance. Jacob Young made an impressive catch for the Nationals, but the team's offensive issues, including a 1-for-10 performance with runners in scoring position, overshadowed the moment. With a record of 61-71, the Nationals' recent trade deadline moves have left the roster without key contributors.
- •Nationals drop to 11-30 against divisional opponents this month.
- •Jacob Young made a spectacular catch in the game.
- •Washington has lost 19 of their last 21 games overall.
- •The team went 1-8 on their recent road trip.
- •Record stands at 61-71 after another loss.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — The 2026 Washington Nationals have become a deeply depressing team to watch
"This Nationals team was once an exciting bunch but those days are long gone as the Nats fade into oblivion
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