The Washington Nationals (18-24) are on the road to face the Miami Marlins (21-21) at loanDepot park on Wednesday. The Marlins took Tuesday’s series opener 5-4. Reliever Andrew Nardi threw one scoreless inning to get the win.
Luis Arraez went 2 for 4 with a double and one RBI in the win. Jeimer Candelario was 3 for 3 with a double, one run, and one RBI for the Nationals.
ON THE MOUND
MacKenzie Gore (3-2, 3.29 ERA) is set to take the mound for Washington. The southpaw threw four scoreless innings in his last start, a 3-2 road defeat against the Mets on Friday. He gave up five hits while striking out three and walking two in the no-decision.
Right-hander Edward Cabrera (2-3, 5.35 ERA) will toe the rubber for Miami. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Nationals. Cabrera made two appearances against the Nationals in 2022, both starts, striking out seven and walking two over 9.2 innings (1-1, 3.72).
In his last start on May 10, Cabrera took a no-decision on the road against the Diamondbacks. He threw 3.1 innings and gave up four runs on two hits, striking out five and walking four in the 5-4 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Washington has averaged 4.2 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.0. Against right-handed pitchers like Cabrera this season, the Nats have a .646 OPS, third lowest in the league.
Joey Meneses is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .737 OPS in 119 at-bats. Miami is averaging 4.4 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 3.5 for the season.
The Fish have a .765 OPS against left-handers in 2023. With a 1.435 OPS over 28 at-bats, Jorge Soler has been their best hitter against left-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Washington is 10-10 in road games in 2023, scoring 5.0 runs per game while allowing 4.1 runs. Miami has gone 12-11 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 3.2 runs per game while surrendering 4.5. In the last 10 meetings at loanDepot park, Miami is 8-2 with an average scoreline of 5.3-2.8.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Nationals are fifth in the NL East, eight games behind the division-leading Braves. The Marlins are second in the NL East, five games behind the Braves.
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