Marlins vs Nationals starting pitchers
- MacKenzie Gore for Washington Nationals
- Adam Oller for Miami Marlins
Marlins vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Marlins |
Nationals |
| Hits |
1215 (15th) |
1198 (Tied-18th) |
| Batting Average |
.241 (19th) |
.244 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
542 (28th) |
582 (23rd) |
| Runs |
564 (29th) |
620 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
134 (28th) |
125 (29th) |
| Walks |
360 (29th) |
420 (25th) |
| Stolen Bases |
114 (12th) |
209 (1st) |
| Strikeouts |
1277 (13th) |
1110 (26th) |
| Pitches |
20780 (28th) |
20785 (27th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
4-1 |
| 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 |
Miami Marlins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
4-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
4-1 |
| 9/12/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
6-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
3-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
6-4 |
Marlins vs Nationals predictions
As the Miami Marlins gear up against the Washington Nationals, all eyes will likely be on players like Jake Burger and Nick Fortes. Burger, who has been a power force for the Marlins with 25 homers this season, is expected to continue his solid performance, possibly adding crucial RBIs and key hits. Fortes, whose consistency at bat has provided some stability for the team, might also play a pivotal role in setting up scoring opportunities. Their performances could be significant, particularly if the Marlins want to improve their current standing and take advantage of their moments at bat against Nationals' pitching.
On the flip side, the Washington Nationals have their own set of aces. CJ Abrams, despite battling some shoulder soreness, remains a critical component of the Nationals' lineup. His ability to drive in runs and his agility on the bases could ignite the Nationals' offense early in the game. MacKenzie Gore is another National to watch; with his strong strikeouts record this year, his performance on the mound will be vital. If his ERA of 4.34 holds steady, he could provide the stability Washington needs to control the game's tempo and keep the Marlins' hitters in check.
Considering the current dynamics and potential performances, the Nationals seem to hold the edge in this matchup, especially with the home-field advantage at Nationals Park. They’ve already demonstrated in earlier games that they can dominate the Marlins, and with the added momentum of being ahead in the series and the crowd behind them, they might very well take this game too. Much will depend on how effectively Gore can manage the Marlins' heavy hitters and whether Abrams can continue to generate offensive opportunities. If these factors align, the Nationals are poised to take another win against the Marlins.
Washington Nationals injuries
- CJ Abrams (SS): Day-To-Day
- Joan Adon (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Trevor Williams (SP): 60-Day-IL
Miami Marlins injuries
- Ryan Weathers (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Derek Hill (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Jose Devers (SS): Day-To-Day
- Vidal Brujan (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Braxton Garrett (SP): 60-Day-IL
Marlins vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Sun 1:35 PM |
| Temperature |
80° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
