Marlins continue postseason chase with sweep of Nationals

MIAMI — Xavier Edwards drove in two and the bullpen covered 4 1/3 innings as the Marlins swept the Nationals in Sunday afternoon’s 6-2 victory at loanDepot park.

Miami (67-64) entered the series finale with a 5.6 percent chance at making the postseason and four games back of the Padres (70-60) for the final National League Wild Card. There are now 31 games remaining in the regular season.