On Wednesday, C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (62-76) play Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (51-87), with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET at LoanDepot park.
Keep reading to see how to watch the Washington-Miami matchup in the article below.
When is Nationals vs. Marlins and when does it start?
Where to watch Nationals vs. Marlins
The Nationals and Marlins will hit the field at LoanDepot park for this matchup on Sept. 4, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSFL.
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Nationals vs. Marlins Game Preview
Yesterday, the Nationals picked up a 6-2 victory over the Marlins, with Patrick Corbin (5.2 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 8 K) earning the win for the Nationals. Keibert Ruiz finished 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Max Meyer (5.2 IP, 5 R, 9 H, 5 K) picked up the loss for the Marlins.
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have been favored on the moneyline 22 total times this season. They’ve gone 12-10 in those games.
Washington has hit the second-fewest home runs in MLB play this season (116).
The Nationals are 23rd in baseball with a .379 slugging percentage.
Washington’s 4.31 team ERA ranks 24th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Nationals combine for the fifth-worst WHIP in baseball (1.344).
Marlins Stats, Odds & Insights
The Marlins have been underdogs in 120 games this season and won 47 (39.2%) of those contests.
Miami has hit just 128 homers this season, which ranks 27th in the majors.
Fueled by 346 extra-base hits, the Marlins rank 25th in MLB with a .373 slugging percentage this season.
Miami has the 28th-ranked ERA (4.73) in the majors this season.
Marlins pitchers have a 1.387 WHIP this season, third-worst in the majors.
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: MacKenzie Gore
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Yankees | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
at Braves | Aug. 23 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
at Phillies | Aug. 17 | 5.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
vs. Angels | Aug. 11 | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
vs. Giants | Aug. 6 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Marlins Starter Recent Performance: Valente Bellozo
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Rockies | Aug. 29 | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
vs. Cubs | Aug. 24 | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
at Mets | Aug. 18 | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
at Phillies | Aug. 13 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
vs. Reds | Aug. 7 | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Nationals Key Players to Watch
MacKenzie Gore (8-11) gets the starting nod for the Nationals in his 28th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.45 ERA in 137 2/3 innings pitched, with 146 strikeouts.
In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the left-hander threw six innings against the New York Yankees, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In 27 games this season, the 25-year-old has put up a 4.45 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .286 to his opponents.
Abrams leads Washington in home runs this season with 18 while driving in 62 runs.
Luis Garcia is a key run producer for Washington with a .290 average, 15 homers and 63 RBI.
Jacob Young has collected 106 base hits, an OBP of .324 and a slugging percentage of .347 this season.
Marlins Key Players to Watch
Valente Bellozo (2-2) will take the mound for the Marlins, his ninth start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw four innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up six earned runs while allowing seven hits.
The 24-year-old has pitched in eight games this season with an ERA of 4.32 and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .253.
Burger has a team-best batting average of .247, and leads the Marlins in home runs (25) and runs batted in (59).
Jesus Sanchez is hitting .243 with 20 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 29 walks.
Otto Lopez has 15 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 19 walks while batting .244.
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