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The Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2 on August 23, 2026, at loanDepot park, using disciplined at-bats and effective pitching to control the matchup. Miami produced eight hits and drew six walks, turning that steady traffic into six runs despite not hitting a home run. The Marlins’ pitching staff limited Washington to five hits and two earned runs while recording seven strikeouts, preventing the Nationals from capitalizing on a Miami error. Washington’s pitchers struck out eight but struggled with command, as six walks compounded the damage from eight hits allowed. The Nationals also finished without a home run, leaving their offense dependent on isolated baserunners and unable to build a sustained rally. Miami’s six RBIs accounted for its entire scoring output, reflecting consistent execution with runners in position rather than reliance on extra-base power. With no posted Vegas total available, the clearest trend was Miami’s advantage in plate discipline and run conversion, while its staff consistently contained Washington’s lineup. That balanced performance should help stabilize Miami’s pitching plans and improve its run differential entering the next series.