Marlins edge Nationals 4-3 with Edwards’ clutch 10th inning hit

On Wednesday night, the Miami Marlins secured a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals in a tightly contested game. The Marlins initially fell behind after the Nationals scored three runs in the eighth inning, overcoming a 2-0 deficit. Key contributions came from Keibert Ruiz, Jacob Young, and James Wood, who helped Washington take the lead. However, Miami responded with a tying single from Jake Burger in the eighth, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. In the tenth inning, Xavier Edwards delivered a clutch RBI single, driving in automatic runner Griffin Conine, who had advanced to third base on a groundout by Nick Fortes. This pivotal hit came off Nationals reliever Derek Law, marking Miami's first win against Washington after suffering eight consecutive losses to them earlier in the season. Marlins starter Valente Bellozo performed admirably, limiting the Nationals to just three hits over six-plus innings, while striking out one and walking two. On the other hand, Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore had a strong outing, retiring the first 16 batters he faced and striking out nine over six innings. The game showcased the resilience of the Marlins, who managed to overcome a late-game deficit and secure a much-needed victory. The Nationals, despite their strong eighth inning, were unable to hold onto the lead, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup between these two teams.