Marlins Score Three Go-Ahead Runs in Eighth, Beating Nationals

MIAMI, FL – It was Mother’s Day at the ballpark and a rubber match game between the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals. Miami got off to a 2-0 start in the third, but Washington was able to turn things up over the next pair of innings. Hitting was kept in check for both sides until the Marlins scored three go-ahead runs in the eighth, securing a 5-2 victory over the Nationals.

Marlins Score Twice in the Third

The Marlins got the third inning started with Joe Mack reaching base on a walk and Xavier Edwards singling. Then, Liam Hicks drove in Mack after getting a base hit for his 35th RBI.

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Liam Hicks gets the scoring started for the #Marlins with his 35th RBI on a single#FightinFish pic.twitter.com/2h4IIMbvBG

— Ricardo Urrusuno (@RickScores) May 10, 2026

On the next at bat, Otto Lopez drove in Edwards on what should’ve been a routine play for Washington’s Nasim Nunez.

Sandy Alcantara Throws Six Inning Game

Alcantara bounced back from his previous outing against the Orioles, tossing six innings on 89 pitches. He allowed five hits, two runs, and two walks on three punchouts. His ERA dipped to 3.90.

The Nationals scored in the fourth on an RBI groundout from Brady House and in the fifth on a double from Luis Garcia Jr.

The Sandy Alcantara show is over after six innings. He allowed five hits, two runs, and two walks, striking out three on 89 pitches.

Alcantara had 10 swing and misses while maxing out his fastball at 98.1 MPH multiple times.

Calvin Faucher is in#Marlins #FightinFish pic.twitter.com/hx2PsmT5w0

— Ricardo Urrusuno (@RickScores) May 10, 2026

A bit surprisingly, his slider was utilized the most on 28 pitches. Out of 15 pitches thrown to right-handers, he attacked them with nine sliders. He got four whiffs, and his average velocity was at 87.3 MPH, up by 2.7 from his average this season.

His changeup and sinker were both thrown 23 times. The changeup was only thrown to left-handers, while the sinker was thrown at similar rates between righties and lefties.

Sandy Alcantara had 10 swing and misses today with his fastball reaching 98.1 MPH a couple of times. He mixed up his pitch selection fairly well throughout the order, using his sinker 41% the first time, while the second time was a good combination of his top three pitches. Then, on the third pass through the lineup, he threw the slider 42%.

Marlins Take the Lead in Eighth

The Marlins had four hits coming into the penultimate inning of the game. Kyle Stowers and Jakob Marsee played the waiting game, taking walks. Esteury Ruiz took Stowers’ spot and both he and Marsee successfully did a double steal.

Next, a struggling Christopher Morel came up to the plate, still in search of his first RBI of the season. He was able to do just that on a single, driving in Ruiz.

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Christopher Morel gets his first RBI of the season in a key moment. Miami takes the lead.#Marlins #FightinFish pic.twitter.com/87QZaaVJp2

— Ricardo Urrusuno (@RickScores) May 10, 2026

Heriberto Hernandez was another hitter who had been struggling for much of the season at the plate. He too was able to capitalize on a big scoring opportunity with a two-run single, putting the Marlins ahead by three. Hernandez had a solid day, going 2/4 with two RBI.

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Nationals 2 | Marlins 5

Heriberto Hernandez gives the #Marlins some much needed insurance runs with a big single into left field#FightinFIsh pic.twitter.com/uvBnc2AGCF

— Ricardo Urrusuno (@RickScores) May 10, 2026

The Marlins went 3/8 at the plate with runners in scoring position and finished with six hits.

Another Great Day for the ‘Pen

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