Nasim Nuñez Hits First Two Career Home Runs as Nationals Sweep Marlins 10-5 in Washington

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

Washington Nationals Sweep Miami Marlins with 10-5 Victory

Nasim Nuñez delivered a breakout performance by launching his first two career home runs, helping the Washington Nationals secure a 10-5 win over the Miami Marlins. This victory completed the Nationals’ first three-game home sweep of the season and marked only their second sweep of three games in 2025.

Nationals Achieve Rare Home Sweep

With this latest victory, Washington completed its first three-game home sweep since July 2024. The Nationals previously swept Baltimore away in May, but had not achieved a sweep at Nationals Park this season until now.

Standout Performances Fuel Offense

Nasim Nuñez starred for Washington with three hits and four RBIs, shining in his 75th major league game. He connected for a solo home run into the bullpen in the second inning, singled home a run in the sixth, and capped his day with a two-run homer in the eighth.

Brady House contributed a two-run home run in the fourth inning, marking his first long ball since July 12. Luis García Jr. chipped in with two RBIs to keep the offense rolling.

Pitching Holds the Lead

Jackson Rutledge earned the win for Washington after pitching a scoreless inning in relief. The Nationals' bullpen combined for 4 1/3 innings without surrendering an earned run, dropping their ERA to 1.60 over the past 14 games since August 20.

Starter Mitchell Parker exited in the fifth inning after giving up four runs, two of them earned.

Miami Marlins Struggle to Keep Up

Joey Wiemer hit a two-run homer for Miami in the fifth inning, and Heriberto Hernández followed up with a two-run single to chase Parker from the game. Despite their efforts, this loss marked the fourth time the Marlins have been swept this season, with their previous sweep coming against Colorado in early June.

Key Moment

A pivotal fifth-inning review determined that Miami’s Connor Norby was not hit by a pitch; instead, the ball deflected off the knob of his bat. The Nationals turned the resulting play into an inning-ending groundout, stranding two crucial Marlins runners on base.

Key Stat

Washington’s bullpen continues to impress, not allowing an earned run in 4 1/3 innings in this game. Their relievers have compiled a 1.60 ERA across 14 games since August 20.

Up Next

Both teams have Thursday off. The Marlins have not yet announced a starting pitcher for Friday’s series opener at home against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals will send Jake Irvin (8-10, 5.42 ERA) to the mound to face the Chicago Cubs as they embark on a seven-game road trip.

In summary

The Washington Nationals powered to a 10-5 win over the Miami Marlins behind Nasim Nuñez’s first two career home runs, completing a three-game sweep at home. Strong bullpen pitching and timely offense carried Washington, while the Miami Marlins struggled to contain the Nationals’ bats. Both teams look ahead to their next series following a day off, with the Nationals enjoying momentum from their successful homestand.

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