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Marlins Favored Over Nationals as They Prepare for Three-Game Series

This content provides a preview of a upcoming three-game series between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins, two National League East rivals. The Nationals are currently 10-13 in 4th place in the NL East, while the Marlins are 6-20 in 5th place. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games. Washington will be missing several key players due to injuries, while Miami will also be without some players. The starting pitchers for the game will be Trevor Williams for the Nationals and Jesus Luzardo for the Marlins. Miami is the betting favorite for the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +148 | Marlins -173
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-145) | Marlins -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 63%.

Washington vs Miami Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are currently struggling both at the plate and on the mound. They are ranked 17th in on-base percentage, 21st in slugging percentage, and 22nd in batting average. CJ Abrams is leading the team in hits, home runs, and RBI. Joey Gallo is second in home runs. On the pitching side, they are ranked 25th in ERA and 26th in WHIP. MacKenzie Gore leads the team in strikeouts. Washington will have Trevor Williams on the mound with a 2-0 record and 2.91 ERA. The team is ranked 25th in offense and 23rd in defense, with a record of 10-14 this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins are currently struggling in both their offensive and pitching statistics. They are ranked 25th in runs scored, 27th in batting average, and 29th in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Bryan De La Cruz leads the team in home runs while Jake Burger leads in RBI, but Burger is currently on the injured list. The team has accumulated 49 extra base hits in 26 games. On the pitching side, Miami ranks low in quality starts, team ERA, batting average allowed, and WHIP. Jesus Luzardo leads the team in strikeouts but has a 0-2 record with a 6.58 ERA. Overall, the Marlins have a power ranking of 28 and a record of 6-20, with recent losses against Washington.

Miami Marlins Struggle in Multiple Areas as Washington Nationals Pitcher Trevor Williams Shines

The Miami Marlins are currently struggling in several key areas this season. With an average of just 3.38 runs per game, they rank 25th in baseball for scoring and 27th in team batting average. Additionally, their team slugging percentage has dropped to 29th. On the pitching side, Miami holds a team ERA of 4.66, placing them 26th in the league. In comparison, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams has had a successful start to the season, allowing only seven earned runs in 21 ⅔ innings pitched, with Washington winning three out of the four games he started. Williams has yet to give up a home run. Meanwhile, Miami starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has struggled, allowing 19 runs in 26 innings and five home runs. The Marlins have lost four out of Luzardo's five starts this season. Miami has also lost five out of their last seven games and 15 out of the last 20 when playing against a National League team.

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