Marlins Take Advantage of Nationals Errors in 6-3 Series-Opening Win

Miami Marlins staring pitcher Darren McCaughan throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, on Sept. 12, 2024. John McDonnell/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Jake Burger had three hits, Jonah Bride and Connor Norby had two RBIs apiece and the Miami Marlins scored three unearned runs off three errors in a 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Bride had a game-tying single in the eighth inning and Otto Lopez put the Marlins ahead when his fielder’s choice grounder was mishandled two batters later as Miami snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 2-9 against the Nationals this season.