Griffin strikes out season-high 9 and Young homers to lead Nationals past Marlins 3-2

MIAMI (AP) — Foster Griffin struck out a season-high nine over seven innings of two-run ball, and Jacob Young homered as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.

CJ Abrams singled, walked and drove in a run, while Curtis Mead doubled and drew two walks for the Nationals. Nasim Nuñez singled, walked and had two stolen bases, increasing his major league lead to 16.

Griffin (4-1) allowed two runs — one earned — in the first inning and then shut down Miami for the remainder of his outing. He scattered four hits and retired his final eight batters, striking out five.

Brad Lord followed and set down five straight before Javier Sanoja reached on a throwing error by Abrams at shortstop. PJ Poulin relieved Lord and walked pinch-hitter Heriberto Hernández, then retired Leo Jimenez for his second career save and first this season.

Marlins starter Robby Snelling gave up three runs and six hits over five innings in his major league debut. Snelling (0-1) walked four and struck out two.

Otto López had three of Miami’s five hits and extended his hitting streak to 11 games.

The Marlins are 2-6 on their 10-game homestand.

The Nationals struck quickly against Snelling in a three-run first. Abrams hit an RBI single and Young followed with a two-run homer.

Miami narrowed the gap in the bottom half when Xavier Edwards homered. López doubled and then raced home on a throwing error by Mead at first base. Mead fielded a grounder hit by Kyle Stowers but made an errant toss to Griffin covering the bag.

The 23-year-old Snelling was acquired by Miami from San Diego for reliever Tanner Scott in July 2024. After joining the Marlins, Snelling ascended through the farm system and became the organization’s second-rated pitching prospect before the club promoted him from Triple-A Jacksonville.

Nationals RHP Zack Littell (1-4, 7.24 ERA) starts Saturday against Marlins RHP Janson Junk (2-3, 2.82).

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Washington Nationals' Curtis Mead (45) beats the throw to Miami Marlins third baseman Leo Jimenez, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers strikes out swinging during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Washington Nationals' Nasim Nunez bunts on a ground out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Washington Nationals' Jacob Young (30) is met by CJ Abrams (5) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings and Brandon Lockridge hit two RBI singles before getting carted off the field in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday noght.

Misiorowski reached a peak velocity of 103.6 mph and struck out 12 and walked two in his second straight sensational start. Misiorowski had a no-hit bid through 5 1/3 innings before a hamstring cramp forced him out of a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals last week.

Lockridge left after his right knee crashed into an unpadded section of the left-field wall as he chased a foul ball from Cody Bellinger in the fourth inning.

The Brewers, who were in the American League through the 1997 season before moving over to the NL, shut out the Yankees for the first time since 1992.

Milwaukee's Shane Drohan worked the three innings to earn his first career save.

José Caballero had two of New York's three hits as the Yankees opened a nine-game trip.

New York’s Spencer Jones struck out twice and walked once in his major league debut and Kervin Jones allowed one run over two inning in his Yankees debut.Ben Rice was 0 for 4 as he returned after missing four games with a bruised hand.

Milwaukee scored four runs off Max Fried (4-2) in the second inning.

Gary Sánchez hit a leadoff single, and Fried walked Andrew Vaughn and Luis Rengifo on eight straight balls.

Lockridge and Sal Frelick hit consecutive RBI singles and Rengifo came home when Joey Ortiz grounded into a forceout. Jackson Chourio grounded a single up the middle to score Lockridge.

None of the singles had an exit velocity that exceeded 87.2 mph.

Before the game, the Brewers inducted Hall of Famers CC Sabathia and Dave Parker into their wall of honor. Sabathia went 11-2 with 1.65 ERA in 17 starts after joining Milwaukee in a July 2008 trade to lead the Brewers to their first playoff appearance since 1982. Parker won a Silver Slugger award in 1990, his lone season in Milwaukee.

Cam Schlittler (5-1, 1.52 ERA) pitches for the Yankees and Kyle Harrison (3-1, 2.12) starts for the Brewers on Saturday night.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Brandon Lockridge hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

New York Yankees' José Caballero, right, throws to first base to turn a double play after tagging Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Rengifo (13) out at second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Brandon Lockridge is carted off the field after suffering an injury during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

New York Yankees' Spencer Jones jogs to first base after drawing a walk during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski reacts during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)