Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins 9/25/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Washington Nationals complete a three-game series on the road Sunday versus the Miami Marlins. Washington dropped to 52-98 following its 5-2 loss to the Marlins on Friday in the opening game of the series. The Nationals have lost four of the last five. Washington is last in the National League East, 43 games behind first-place and the Nationals have been eliminated from postseason contention.

Second baseman Cesar Hernandez is batting .249 to lead Washington and has a team high 133 hits. Left fielder Lane Thomas is the leader in home runs with 17, while designated hitter Nelson Cruz is the leader in RBIs with 64 and on-base percentage at .313. On Sunday, the Washington Nationals will send Anibal Sanchez to the mound. The right-hander is 2-6 with a 4.40 ERA, 38 Ks and 26 BBs.

Miami improved to 62-89 following its three-run victory over Washington in the opening game of the series on Friday. Braxton Garrett threw six solid innings in his first start in over a month. Miami is fourth in the National League East, 33 ½ games behind first-place and the Marlins have been eliminated from postseason contention.

Shortstop Miguel Rojas is batting .236 to lead Miami and has a team high .282 on-base percentage. Right fielder Bryan De La Cruz is the leader in home runs with 10, while first baseman Garrett Cooper is the leader in RBIs with 50 and hits with 107. On Sunday, the Miami Marlins will send Edward Cabrera to the mound. The right-hander is 6-3 with a 2.91 ERA, 67 Ks and 33 BBs.