{
  "id": 2869774,
  "title": "Edwards hits go-ahead single to lift Marlins to win over Nationals and series sweep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/edwards-hits-go-ahead-single-to-lift-marlins-to-win-over-nationals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:52:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/23/edwards-hits-go-ahead-single-to-lift-marlins-to-win-over-nationals-and-series-sweep"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xavier Edwards delivered a crucial two-run single in the fifth inning, propelling the Miami Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals and concluding a three-game series sweep. First baseman Otto López contributed a sacrifice fly, while Joe Mack tallied two RBIs. Edwards broke a 1-1 deadlock by driving in López and Agustin Ramirez with his line drive with bases loaded, followed by a walk from López and a single from Ramirez. Trevor Williams relieved Washington's starter Jackson Kent, who faced a 0-2 count, and walked Hernández before Edwards' decisive hit. Washington's star shortstop CJ Abrams missed his fourth consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Michael Petersen sealed the win with the final out of the fifth inning. Jack Ralston made his major league debut as Marlins reliever, pitching two scoreless innings. In the sixth inning, Jorbit Vivas' RBI double narrowed the gap to 3-2, but Miami responded with Mack's run-producing double and López's sacrifice fly. Mack sealed the game with an RBI fielder's choice in the eighth inning. Heriberto Hernández's RBI double in the first inning gave Miami an early 1-0 lead, which Washington matched through Dylan Crews' run-scoring double in the fourth. Nationals center fielder Jacob Young made a spectacular catch in the third, robbing Hernández of an extra base hit. Making his third career start, Washington's Cade Cavalli gave up three runs and four hits. Marlins starter Janson Junk allowed one run and two hits over 4 2/3 innings. Prior to the game, the Marlins recognized longtime TV analyst Tommy Hutton, who is retiring after a 28-season career with four MLB clubs and roles with the Yankees, Blue Jays, and ESPN.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}