Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins 5/18/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Washington Nationals complete a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Washington dropped to 12-25 following its 8-2 loss to Miami on Monday in the opening game of the series. Washington has lost two straight and four of the last five. The Nationals are last in the National League East  East,11 ½ games behind the first-place New York Mets.

Josh Bell is batting .333 to lead Washington and the first baseman has team highs in hits with 43 and on-base percentage at .423. Left fielder Juan Soto is the leader in home runs with eight and third baseman Maikel Franco is the leader in RBIs with 21. On Wednesday, Washington will send Josiah Gray to the mound. The right-hander is 4-3 with a 4.34 ERA, 39 Ks and 18 BBs.

Miami improved to 16-19 following its six-run victory over Washington on Monday. Sandy Alcantara allowed three hits in eight strong Innings on the mound for the Marlins. Miami has won two out of its last two three and the Marlins have moved into third place in the National League East, 6 ½ games behind the first-place New York Mets.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is batting .303 to lead Miami and the second baseman has a team high 25 RBIs. Right fielder Jorge Soler is the leader in home runs with seven, while Jesus Aguilar is the leader in hits with 33 and right fielder Garrett Cooper is the leader and on-base percentage at .346.  On Wednesday, Miami will send Pablo Lopez to the mound. The right-hander is 4-1 with a 1.05 ERA, 46 Ks and 8 BBs.