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Xavier Edwards drives in two to lead Marlins past Nationals 6-2

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Xavier Edwards drives in two to lead Marlins past Nationals 6-2

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Xavier Edwards delivered a crucial two-run single in the fifth inning as the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday in Miami, completing a three-game series sweep. The Marlins initially took the lead in the first inning before the Nationals equalized in the fourth. Miami responded with four runs in the fifth and sixth innings, solidifying their victory. Otto López and Joe Mack contributed offensively with crucial at-bats, while Marlins pitcher Michael Petersen earned the win. Washington's CJ Abrams missed his fourth straight game due to injury. The Nationals will host the Colorado Rockies for a four-game series starting Monday, while the Marlins will face the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series.

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•Marlins complete series sweep with 6-2 victory over Nationals
•Edwards' single in the fifth broke a 1-1 tie
•Marlins scored four runs in fifth and sixth innings
•Otto López and Joe Mack contributed with key hits
•Marlins start a home series against the Red Sox on Monday

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8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Edwards hits go-ahead single to lift Marlins to win over Nationals and series sweep

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Xavier Edwards hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. Otto López had two walks and hit a sacrifice fly, while Joe Mack doubled and had two RBI for the Marlins, who are 41-25 at home. Edwards snapped a 1-all tie when his line drive with the bases loaded scored López and Agustin Ramirez.
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Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:50 PM
Edwards hits go-ahead single to lift Marlins to win over Nationals and series sweep
Xavier Edwards hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. Otto López had two walks and hit a sacrifice fly, while Joe Mack doubled and had two RBI for the Marlins, who are 41-25 at home. Edwards snapped a 1-all tie when his line drive with the bases loaded scored López and Agustin Ramirez.

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