Game result and context
Washington Nationals defeat Miami Marlins 6-3 in 2026 regular season finale
The Washington Nationals overcame an early three-run deficit to defeat the Miami Marlins 6-3, fueled by a multi-home run performance from Daylen Lile.
Final result
The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins with a final score of 6-3 on August 31, 2026. The Nationals improved their record to 66-74, while the Marlins fell to 69-69.
How the game changed
The Marlins established an early lead by scoring three runs in the top of the fourth inning. The Nationals responded in the bottom of the fifth when Daylen Lile hit a two-run home run to cut the deficit to 3-2. Washington surged ahead in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring four runs to secure the 6-3 lead, which held for the remainder of the game.
Key performances
Daylen Lile led the Nationals' offense, finishing the game 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBIs. Brady House contributed two hits and one RBI, while Andrew Pinckney added two hits. On the mound for Washington, Erik Tolman earned his first save of the season, pitching two scoreless innings and striking out four batters.
For the Marlins, Kyle Stowers recorded two hits and two RBIs. Starting pitcher Ryan Gusto provided 4.1 innings of work, allowing one earned run and striking out four.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Miami Marlins hold a 69-69 record, placing them third in their division and 13.0 games back. They remain in the wild-card hunt, sitting 4.0 games back with a wild-card elimination number of 21. The Washington Nationals move to 66-74, ranking fourth in their division, 17.0 games back, with a wild-card elimination number of 16.