The Miami Marlins are set to face the Washington Nationals in a four-game series at home. The Nationals, with a record of 65-80 overall, will be looking to improve upon their 33-38 record at home. The Marlins, on the other hand, have a record of 54-92 overall and 26-45 on the road. The Nationals are ahead in the season series with a record of 8-1 against the Marlins.
The pitching probables for the game are Darren McCaughan for the Marlins and Mitchell Parker for the Nationals. The Nationals are favored to win with a line of -181 compared to the Marlins’ +151, with an over/under of 9 runs.
Key players to watch include Luis Garcia for the Nationals with 25 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, and 63 RBI, as well as Jake Burger for the Marlins with 19 doubles, a triple, and 25 home runs. In their last 10 games, the Nationals have a batting average of .247 and an ERA of 5.62, while the Marlins have a batting average of .248 and an ERA of 4.81.
Both teams are dealing with injuries to several players, with the Nationals having players such as Trevor Williams and Alex Call on the injured list, while the Marlins have players like Derek Hill and Max Meyer sidelined.
The game is expected to be an exciting matchup between the Marlins and Nationals, and fans can expect a competitive series between the two teams.
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