Nationals vs Marlins Picks and Prediction – 4/27/2024

The Washington Nationals play the second game of a three-game series at LoanDepot Park in Miami Gardens on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. The game starts at 4:10 PM ET and will be televised on BSFL. Washington dropped to 10-14 following its 2-1 loss on Thursday to Los Angeles. Washington was swept in its three-game with the Dodgers. The Nationals are fourth in the National League East, 7 ½ 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 .311 to lead Washington, while CJ Abrams is the leader in home runs with six, RBI with 12 and hits with 26. Jesse Winker is the leader in on-base percentage at .400. Washington has a team batting average of .231 and slugging percentage of .366. On Saturday, Washington will send Mitchell Parker to the mound. The left-hander is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA, 12 Ks and 0 BBs.

The Miami Marlins are 6-20 following a 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Miami was swept in its three game series by the Braves and the Marlins have lost six out of the last eight. Miami is batting just .216, which is 27th in baseball and has a team ERA of 4.66 which is 26th. Miami is last in the National League East, 1 2 ½ games behind the first place Atlanta Braves.

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 Saturday, the Miami Marlins will send Edward Cabrera to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA, 17 Ks and 4 BBs.