The Washington Nationals fell to an agonizing 4-3 defeat in their game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. But it was not all doom and gloom for the Nationals and their fans as the team’s “top paw-spect” made his long-awaited MLB debut.

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez bristled when asked how much of his team's recent offensive struggles should be apportioned between players and his coaches after the 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.

The Nationals won the pregame with a special ceremonial performance by Bruce the Bat Dog before losing the actual game.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals MLB game to be played on June 14, 2025 on ESPN.

Miami Marlins (27-41, fifth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (30-40, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Eury Perez (0-1, 12.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP,

The Washington Nationals were hoping that a return home against the Miami Marlins would allow them to get their season back on track after losing five in a row,