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Gore Shines on the Mound as Nationals Prepare to Face Struggling Marlins

This article provides a preview of the final game of a three-game series between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals. The Marlins are looking to secure a road series victory after winning the opening game 11-9. The Nationals will be starting MacKenzie Gore with a 2.88 ERA, while the Marlins will have Eury Perez on the mound with a 12 ERA. Washington is the betting favorite with -170 odds. The outcome of the game was not determined at the time of publication.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +154 | Nationals -170
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-140) | Nationals -1.5 (+116)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 63%.

Miami vs Washington Stats

Miami Marlins

In the opening game of the set against Washington, the Miami Marlins showed strong offensive performance with a total of 17 hits. Key players such as Xavier Edwards, Agustin Ramirez, and Dane Myers played a significant role in leading the team to victory. Ramirez stood out with two home runs in the game. On the pitching side, Edward Cabrera and Tyler Phillips contributed to the win. Eury Perez will be taking the mound for the Marlins in the finale, looking to improve from his previous start. Miami is currently ranked 23 in offense and 28 in defense, with an overall record of 27-41 this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals suffered their sixth straight loss in the opening game of the series, bringing their record to 30-39 and placing them fourth in the NL East. Despite a strong offensive showing with 16 hits, including standout performances from CJ Abrams, James Wood, and Keibert Ruiz, they were unable to secure a win. Pitcher Mitchell Parker took the loss after allowing six runs in 3.1 innings. The Nationals will rely on MacKenzie Gore in the series finale, who has a 3-5 record and a 2.88 ERA this season. Gore has been performing well in recent starts, with a 0.95 ERA over his last three outings. The Nationals have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked #20 for offense and #25 for defense. In their last three matchups, Miami went 0-3 against Washington.

Gore Shines on the Mound as Nationals Prepare to Face Struggling Marlins

In recent games, Gore has demonstrated exceptional pitching skills by stifling the Mets, Cubs, and Mariners in his last three starts, allowing a total of only five runs. The Nationals, who have performed well at home, will be hosting the upcoming game. In contrast, Perez struggled in his season debut and has not pitched in the big leagues since 2023, where he struggled against the Pirates. The Marlins have a poor record of 12-21 on the road this season. Considering their lack of offensive prowess in the previous game, it is unlikely that they will pose a significant offensive threat based on their current trends. Gore is expected to deliver another outstanding performance, leading the Nationals to victory on getaway day.

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