Nationals vs Marlins Picks and Prediction – 4/26/2024

The Washington Nationals open a three-game series on the road Friday versus the Miami Marlins. Washington is 10-13 following its 11-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Washington has lost each of its first two games of the three-game series with the Dodgers that concludes on Thursday. The Nationals are fourth in the National League East seven games behind first place Atlanta. Make sure you stay up to date with all the MLB action, with our MLB previews.

Luis Garcia Jr is batting .314 to lead Washington, while CJ Abrams is the leader in home runs with six, RBI with 12 and hits with 25. Jesse Winker is the leader in on-base percentage at .418. Washington has a team batting average of .232 and slugging percentage of .370. On Friday, Washington will send Trevor Williams to the mound. The right-hander is 2-0 with a 2.91 ERA, 18 Ks and 6 BBs.

The Miami Marlins dropped to 6-20 following a 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Miami was swept by Atlanta in a three-game series and the Marlins were outscored by a combined 12-3, while being shut out twice. Miami has lost six of the last eight and the Marlins are last in the National League East, 12 ½ games behind first place Atlanta.

Luis Arraez is batting .299 to lead Miami with team highs in hits with 32 and on-base percentage at .353. Bryan De La Cruz is the leader in home runs with five, while Jake Burger (IL) is the leader in RBI with 15. Miami has a team batting average of .216 and slugging percentage of .320. On Friday, Miami will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound. The left-hander is 0-2 with a 6.58 ERA, 27 Ks and 13 BBs.