Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins 9/20/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Washington Nationals open a three-game series on the road Monday against the Miami Marlins. Washington is 60-88 following a 6-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Washington has lost three straight and four of the last five. The Nationals are last in the National League East 17 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves.

Left fielder Juan Soto is batting .315 with 85 RBIs, 144 hits and an on-base percentage of .460 to lead Washington in each category. First baseman Josh Bell is the leader in home runs with 27 and Soto is second with 25. On Monday, Washington will send Erick Fedde to the mound. The right-hander is 7-9 with an ERA of 5.16, 120 Ks and 44 BBs.

Miami dropped to 62-86 following a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Miami has lost two straight and four of the last six. The Marlins are fourth in the National League East 15 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves. Miami continues to struggle at the plate as the Marlins are 27th in team batting average and next to last in slugging percentage.

Miguel Rojas is batting .268 to lead Miami and the shortstop has a team high 124 hits. Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the leader in home runs with 15 and RBIs with 46. On Monday, the Miami Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound. The left-hander is 5-8 with an ERA of 6.80, 80 Ks and 42 BBs.