The Miami Marlins (51-87) play against the Washington Nationals (62-76) at home on Wednesday starting at 6:40 p.m. ET.
The Nationals will give the nod to MacKenzie Gore (8-11) against the Marlins and Valente Bellozo (2-2).
Nationals vs. Marlins Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
How to Watch on TV: BSFL
Probable Pitchers: Gore – WSH (8-11, 4.45 ERA) vs Bellozo – MIA (2-2, 4.32 ERA)
Nationals vs. Marlins Odds
Nationals to win: -148
Marlins to win: +125
Spread: Nationals -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Nationals vs. Marlins Pitcher Performance
Gore |
|
Bellozo |
27 |
GS |
8 |
8-11 |
W-L |
2-2 |
4.45 |
ERA |
4.32 |
137.2 |
IP |
41.2 |
55 |
BB |
15 |
146 |
SO |
32 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore
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.
His last time out was on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, when the left-hander threw six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.45, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opponents are batting .286 against him.
Gore is trying to claim his third straight quality start in this outing.
Gore is looking for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance on the hill.
In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Valente Bellozo
The Marlins will send Bellozo (2-2) to the mound for his ninth start this 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 an ERA of 4.32, a 2.13 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.344 in eight games this season.
He has started eight games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
In eight starts, Bellozo has pitched through or past the fifth inning six times. He has a season average of 5.2 frames per outing.
He has made eight appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
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