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Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals Recap - Marlins Over Nationals 5-2

Miami got 6 innings of work from Braxton Garrett en route to a 5-2 victory over Washington on Saturday at Nationals Park.

The Marlins were a -170 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.

Braxton Garrett earned the victory for the Marlins, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Bryan De La Cruz in the win.

Washington got a 1-inning outing from Chad Kuhl in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 3 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Jeimer Candelario had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.

Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.

A.J. Puk pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.