Marlins vs Nationals starting pitchers
- DJ Herz for Washington Nationals
- Edward Cabrera for Miami Marlins
Marlins vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Marlins |
Nationals |
| Hits |
1200 (14th) |
1186 (18th) |
| Batting Average |
.241 (17th) |
.244 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
540 (Tied-27th) |
576 (23rd) |
| Runs |
562 (29th) |
612 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
133 (28th) |
121 (29th) |
| Walks |
358 (29th) |
418 (25th) |
| Stolen Bases |
113 (12th) |
202 (1st) |
| Strikeouts |
1260 (13th) |
1092 (26th) |
| Pitches |
20488 (28th) |
20535 (27th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
W |
5-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
L |
12-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
7-3 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
8-6 |
Miami Marlins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/12/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
6-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
3-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
6-4 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Philadelphia Phillies |
W |
10-1 |
Marlins vs Nationals predictions
As the Miami Marlins face off against the Washington Nationals in their second game of the series, there are a couple of players on the Marlins who could really make a mark. Jake Burger has been swinging a powerful bat this season, and his ability to drive in runs might just be the edge the Marlins need in this matchup. On the mound, Edward Cabrera, despite his challenging season, has shown growth in his pitching mechanics and control. If he can keep his pitch count low and strike out a few key Nationals batters early on, it could set a positive tone for the Marlins.
Turning our gaze to the Washington Nationals, CJ Abrams is definitely a player to watch. His home run capability and speed on the bases have been standout aspects of his game this season. Additionally, DJ Herz, who's slated to start for the Nationals, has shown a knack for keeping the ERA respectable and could be a formidable force against the Marlins' lineup, which has struggled at times this year. It will be interesting to see if Herz can continue his trend of limiting walks and home runs, which has helped him maintain competitive against heavier batting lineups.
Taking all these factors into consideration, the prediction for the game leans slightly in favor of the Washington Nationals. Their slightly better overall team performance, along with the home field advantage at Nationals Park, could prove significant. The Marlins have potential game-changers in their roster but the consistency of the Nationals might just be too much to handle for them in this matchup. Remember, baseball can always surprise us, but the odds seem tipped in Washington’s favor for this one.
Washington Nationals injuries
- Joan Adon (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Trevor Williams (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Josiah Gray (SP): 60-Day-IL
Miami Marlins injuries
- Ryan Weathers (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Jose Devers (SS): Day-To-Day
- Vidal Brujan (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Derek Hill (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Braxton Garrett (SP): 60-Day-IL
Marlins vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Fri 6:45 PM |
| Temperature |
80° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
