Washington D.C. - The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 4-3 and had another series win this season. With one more home stand, the Nationals' home record is now at 36-39. With the win, the Nationals will end this current six-game homestand going 4-2.

Left-hander MacKenzie Gore turned in another strong performance today, pitching six innings and allowing just one run on two hits. He struck out five and walked two. Gore threw a total of 93 pitches 63 of them being strikes. Since August 11th, Gore has pitched to a 3.16 ERA in six starts.

Over his last five starts, Gore has pitched to a 1.95 ERA, giving up six earned runs over 27.2 innings, 27 strikeouts, and a .212 opponent batting average (22-for-104).

The Nationals' starting rotation has been outstanding lately. Coming into today's game, Washington's starters had a combined 1.67 ERA over their last five games, allowing only five earned runs in 27 innings pitched. Opponents were batting just .178 against them during this stretch.

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Nationals STAT of the GAME:

Washington Nationals starters have pitched at least six innings in four of the last six games.

On the offensive side of the ball, James Wood continues to be an about force at the plate by hitting two solo homeruns in today's game, propelling the Nationals to their third consecutive win over the Marlins. This was Wood's first multi-home run game of his young career. Wood has now hit safely in 12 of his last 16 games, giving him a batting average of .270 (17-for-63) with four doubles, two homeruns, six RBI, six walks, four stolen bases, and nine runs scored.

According to Sarah Langs on X, James Wood became the 5th Nationals/Expos franchise history player with a multi-HR game before turning 22, joining Juan Soto (7), Bryce Harper (5), Luis García Jr., and Gary Carter.

The Washington Nationals will hit the road for the final time this season, first visiting the New York Mets starting tomorrow and then heading to Chicago to face the Cubs.

RHP Jake Irvin (10-12, 4.19) is scheduled to take the mound tomorrow for the Nationals, as LHP Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.35) will take the mound tomorrow for the New York Mets.

Jake Irvin faces the Mets for the third time this season. Irvin pitched 8.0 scoreless innings, struck out eight, and allowed just one hit against New York on July 4 at Nationals Park.

Washington Nationals by the Numbers

The Washington Nationals now have the following records:

  • Day: 32-35
  • N.L. Teams: 47-59 | N.L. East: 23-23
  • White Script Nationals: 8-16 | White Pullover: 5-5 | City Connect: 14-8 | Blue Jersey: 13-18 | Road Gray: 25-32| 42: 1-0
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