Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Game Thread

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 8: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after winning the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 8, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Nats did not score after the first inning last night, but the three runs they put up were enough to win the game. Foster Griffin was fabulous and the bullpen secured the win. They are now only one game under .500, with a chance to be 20-20 if they win today.

With a righty on the mound, there will be a few changes. Luis Garcia Jr. will be making his first start in almost a week. The Nats first baseman was dealing with a minor injury, and Curtis Mead was hitting well in his absence. Jose Tena and Drew Millas will also be back in the lineup. Blake Butera will be deploying Richard Lovelady as an opener and using Zack Littell in a bulk relief role.

lineup graphic below!

→ https://t.co/iUBDqlACVspic.twitter.com/lgcFQEh9Of

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 9, 2026

The Marlins are also making some changes to their lineup with Littell being the bulk man. Liam Hicks has been one of the Marlins most productive hitters, and he will be in the lineup today. We will also see Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie in the outfield today. Both are young talents who have gotten off to slower starts. Janson Junk is far from the biggest name in the Marlins rotation, but he has arguably been their best pitcher this year.

Set for Saturday.

: @PNCBank
: https://t.co/pMAEOPHNJ8
: @MarlinsRadio, @radiomambi710, @1043wqam
: 4:10 PM ET
️: Roof status: CLOSED#FightinFish // https://t.co/ZrOdIbYDTIpic.twitter.com/yCz3CwyiiW

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) May 9, 2026

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Game Info:

Stadium: loanDepot Park

Time: 4:10 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

Getting to .500 would be a huge boost for the players and the fans. Zack Littell has struggled this year, but looked better in that bulk role he is pitching in today. Hopefully he can step up and help this team get a win today. I am fired up to watch the boys play ball! Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats.

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