Nationals at Marlins 6/25/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Washington Nationals open a three-game series on the road Tuesday in south Florida against the Miami Marlins. The Nationals lost to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday 4-3 in 10 innings for their second straight loss. Juan Soto homered in the loss for Washington, while Gerardo Parra had an RBI single. Washington has won five straight prior to losing its last two.

Miami won its fourth straight and fifth in the last six with a 6-4 victory on Sunday over the struggling Philadelphia Phillies. Jordan Yamamoto improved to 3-0 in three starts in the majors while Garrett Cooper and Brian Anderson hit back-to-back home runs. Although Miami has won five of its last six, the Marlins are in last place in the National League East. Anthony Rendon leads Washington with a .310 batting average, while Adam Eaton leads in hits with 77. Rendon is the home run leader with 17 and leads in RBIs with 53. The Nationals are averaging .254 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .250. On Tuesday, the Nationals will send Max Scherzer to the mound. The right-hander is 6-5 with an ERA of 2.62, 146 Ks and 22 BBs.

Miguel Reyes is leading the Marlins with a .275 batting average. Brian Anderson leads in home runs with 10 and RBIs with 34. Miami has a batting average of .238 while opposing hitters are averaging .242. On Tuesday, the Marlins will send Trevor Richards to the mound. The right-hander is 3-7 with an ERA of 3.54, 77 Ks and 36 BBs.