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The Miami Marlins edged the Washington Nationals 8–7 on May 9 at loanDepot park in a tight contest that stayed well below the Vegas total of 2. Miami's offense generated 12 hits and 3 home runs while driving in 8 runs, though the Marlins struck out just 5 times and posted a modest .709 OPS. Washington countered with 11 hits and a .724 OPS, but managed only 1 home run and 7 RBIs despite matching Miami's 8 strikeouts. The Marlins' pitching staff fanned 8 batters while allowing 11 hits and 7 earned runs (4.11 ERA), holding off a Nationals lineup that struck out 8 times. Neither team committed errors, but Miami's superior run production in the late innings proved decisive in a game that came down to clutch at-bats rather than defensive miscues. The Nationals' 4.80 ERA and inability to generate power will require immediate attention as they look to bounce back in the series.