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The Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 7–3 on June 2 at Nationals Park, with the visiting offense powering past a Vegas total line of 1 by leveraging four home runs and seven RBIs. Miami's pitching staff dominated the matchup, striking out 11 Nationals batters while allowing just seven hits and three earned runs for a 4.33 ERA, controlling the game despite the Marlins' modest .243 batting average. Washington managed only seven hits with a .740 OPS and struggled at the plate with 11 strikeouts against just one walk, unable to generate momentum despite drawing five walks from Miami's pitchers. The home team's pitching proved ineffective, surrendering seven earned runs on eight hits with a 4.72 ERA and five walks, marking a significant gap in execution between the two bullpens. Miami's power display—four home runs in a single contest—proved decisive in overcoming otherwise comparable offensive metrics. The Marlins' pitching efficiency and ability to capitalize on the long ball suggests they may maintain momentum in the division race despite middling overall batting statistics.