The Deciding Moment
Dylan Crews provided the decisive blow in the bottom of the 10th inning, singling to center field to drive in the game-winning run. The play extended the Nationals' lead to 5-4, securing a victory that had been in the balance for most of the night. Crews had already been a focal point earlier in the game, contributing significantly to the offense before his final at-bat.
The atmosphere at Nationals Park, where 32,055 fans were in attendance, reached its peak as the home team closed out the contest.
Early Momentum Shifts
The Marlins took control early in the third inning. A throwing error by catcher Mack allowed two runners to score, giving Miami a 2-0 lead. Dylan Crews subsequently reached on an infield single to the catcher, which scored Tena and Lile.
The momentum continued to favor Miami as House singled to center, allowing Crews to score, and Vivas doubled to center, bringing in House. By the end of the third, the Marlins had built a 4-0 advantage, capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely hitting to build their cushion.
The Nationals' Comeback
Washington answered back in the seventh inning to tie the game. Stowers doubled to right field, scoring Ramírez and Jiménez to cut the deficit to 2-4. The momentum shifted completely when Hernández hit a home run to center field, traveling 398 feet, which brought in Stowers and tied the score at 4-4.
