Marlins rally past Nationals with six-run ninth inning in Washington
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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Miami Marlins scored six runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday. The rally began with an Esteury Ruiz bunt and included a game-tying sacrifice fly from Joe Mack. Otto Lopez secured the lead for Miami by hitting a 400-foot two-run home run into the bullpen later in the frame. Dax Fulton earned his first career win after entering in relief, while Max Kranick took the loss for Washington. Nationals reliever Andrew Alvarez allowed only two hits over six-plus innings before the late-game breakdown. Xavier Edwards of the Marlins left the game in the fifth inning following a collision and is scheduled for imaging on his left thumb on Monday.
- •Otto Lopez hit a two-run home run to cap a six-run ninth inning.
- •Dax Fulton recorded his first career win in relief for the Marlins.
- •The Nationals allowed six runs in the final frame to fall to 2-6.
- •Xavier Edwards left the game with elbow and thumb discomfort after a collision.
- •Washington pitcher Andrew Alvarez struck out six batters over six-plus innings.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Otto Lopez's homer caps six-run ninth as Marlins rally past Nationals 6-2
"The Nationals blew their 35th save of the season, two shy of equaling the MLB record.
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