Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins 9/22/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals continue their series on the road against the Miami Marlins. Washington is 61-89 following an 8-7 loss to the Marlins on Monday in the opening game of the series. The Nationals have lost four of the last five and are last in the National League East 18 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves.

Left fielder Juan Soto is batting .315 to lead Washington and has 86 RBIs, 146 hits and an on-base percentage of .461 to lead the Nationals in each category. First baseman Josh Bell is the leader in home runs with 27. On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound. The right-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 6.24, 57 Ks and 27 BBs.

Miami improved to 64-86 following its one-run victory over Washington on Monday. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a pair of home runs and in the 10th inning scored on a wild pitch to give the Marlins victory. Miami is fourth in the National League East 15 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves but the Marlins have won two straight and three of the last five.

Miguel Rojas is batting .267 to lead Miami and the shortstop has a team-high 124 hits. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the leader in home runs with 17 and RBIs with 49 while Rojas is also the leader and on-base percentage at .323. On Wednesday, the Miami Marlins will send Elieser Hernandez to the mound. The right-hander is 1-2 with an ERA of 3.80, 40 Ks and 12 BBs.