Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins

Prediction markets put the probability at 64%: Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins. Currently, markets are divided (64% YES, 36% NO). Griffin strikes out season-high 9 and Young homers to lead Nationals past Marlins 3-2.

What’s Happening

The Washington Nationals opened their three-game series against the Miami Marlins with a 3-2 road win on Friday night, May 8, 2026, at loanDepot Park. Left-hander Foster Griffin delivered the standout performance, striking out a season-high nine batters over seven innings of two-run ball to improve to 4-1 on the year. Outfielder Jacob Young provided the decisive offense with a home run, while shortstop CJ Abrams singled, walked and drove in a run. Infielder Nasim Nuñez added a single, a walk and two stolen bases, extending his major league lead to 16 on the season. [San Francisco Chronicle, May 9]

The Friday victory pushed Washington to 13-7 on the road, positioning the club to reach the .500 mark overall for the first time in more than a month if it secures Saturday's contest. The Marlins entered the series turning to prospect Robby Snelling, who was promoted from the minors and ranked second in the International League in strikeouts at the time of his call-up, for his major league debut in the opener. For the second matchup of the washington nationals vs. miami marlins set, Miami counters with right-hander Janson Junk, while Washington sends Zack Littell (1-4, 7.24 ERA) to the mound in an attempt to clinch the series win. [Deadspin, May 9]

First pitch for the Saturday meeting in the washington nationals vs. miami marlins series is scheduled at loanDepot Park in Miami, with broadcast distribution reflecting MLB's recent restructuring of regional rights for nearly a third of the league. The pitching matchup tilts the matchup balance, given Littell's elevated 7.24 ERA against Junk's home-park advantage, though Washington's road form and Friday's bullpen workload remain in play. The series concludes on Sunday, May 10, with the rubber game determining whether the Nationals complete a sweep of the three-game set or the Marlins salvage the weekend at home. Roster developments around Snelling's debut performance and Griffin's continued form are expected to shape both clubs' rotation plans heading into the following week. [USA Today, May 9]

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