Nationals vs Marlins Picks and Prediction – 4/11/2025

On Friday, the Washington Nationals (5-6) face off against the Miami Marlins (6-6) at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Miami comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In a dominant 5-0 victory over the New York Mets, Matt Mervis stood out for the Marlins by going 2-for-5 at the plate. He drove in three runs, hit a home run, and scored once himself. Mervis is currently leading Miami with a total of three home runs this season. Otto Lopez follows closely with two home runs. Both Lopez and Mervis have driven in seven runs each, making them the team's top RBI producers this season. On the batting front, Xavier Edwards boasts the highest average on the team with a .283 batting average. In their last five games, the Marlins have been giving up an average of 4.4 runs per game. Currently, they are two games behind the Mets and Philadelphia for first place in the NL East Division. Miami is eager to secure a victory at home against their division rivals, the Nationals, who have been performing well recently. Overall, the Marlins are averaging 3.4 runs per game.

Washington enters this game on a four-game winning streak prior to their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a commanding 8-2 victory over the Dodgers, James Wood shined for the Nationals, blasting two home runs, crossing the plate twice, and driving in five runs. Wood has emerged as Washington's home run leader this season with a total of four. Hot on his trail are Nathaniel Lowe and CJ Abrams, each contributing three home runs so far. Wood also tops the team in RBIs, amassing ten this season, while Keibert Ruiz boasts the highest batting average on the Nationals, hitting an impressive .343. Over the last five games, Washington has maintained a strong offensive presence, averaging 5.4 runs per game. This performance positions them just half a game behind Miami in the NL East standings. As the Nationals head to Miami, they'll aim to keep their offensive momentum going against the Marlins. On average, the team scores 4.4 runs per game throughout the season.

The Nationals have been on fire at the plate recently, and they're eager to maintain their momentum as they travel to Miami for a series against the Marlins. Meanwhile, the Marlins have won four of their seven home games this season and aim to keep Washington struggling away from their own ballpark. On the mound for Washington is Mitchell Parker, who has posted impressive numbers with a 2-0 record and an exceptional 0.73 ERA. Opposing him will be Miami’s Cal Quantrill, who has had a mixed start to the season with a 1-1 record and a 6.00 ERA. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 8-2.