Marlins Rally Past Nationals 5-2

Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning to lift the Miami Marlins to a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Miami. Morel’s one-out hit to center field came against Gus Varland, who dropped to 0-1. The Marlins then executed two double steals in the inning.

Following Miami’s second double steal of the eighth, Heriberto Hernández hit a two-run single that scored Morel and Jakob Marsee. Marsee, who took part in both double steals, now has 12 stolen bases on the season, tied for fifth in the major leagues. The Miami Marlins lead MLB with 48 stolen bases.

Andrew Nardi recorded the first two outs of the ninth inning before rookie Josh Ekness recorded his first big league save by getting the final out. The Marlins won their second straight game after losing five of their previous six games. Calvin Faucher improved to 4-2 after pitching two scoreless innings of relief, walking one and allowing no hits.

Liam Hicks had a run-scoring single in the third inning to put the Marlins on the board. Xavier Edwards scored on a fielding error by shortstop Nasim Nuñez on Otto Lopez’s fielder’s choice in the third. Sandy Alcantara allowed two runs and five hits in six innings for Miami.

Brady House hit a run-scoring groundout in the fourth inning for Washington. Luis García Jr. had an RBI double in the fifth inning. Cade Cavalli allowed two runs and four hits in 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts for the Nationals.

Cade Cavalli hit three batters, including two straight in the sixth inning. com reported that the game took place on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Miami and was published by the Associated Press on the same date. 63 ERA.