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Marlins open 3-game series at home against the Nationals
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins are set to host the Washington Nationals for a three-game series starting Friday at 7:10 p.m. EDT. The Nationals currently hold a record of 18-20, while the Marlins are at 17-21.
Key points
- Marlins host Nationals for a three-game series
- Game starts at 7:10 p.m. EDT on Friday
- Nationals record is 18-20, Marlins are 17-21
- Foster Griffin is starting for the Nationals
- Robby Snelling is the probable pitcher for the Marlins
Miami MarlinsWashington NationalsFoster GriffinRobby Snelling
Washington Nationals (18-20, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (17-21, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Foster Griffin (3-1, 2.27 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Marlins: Robby Snelling (0-0)
LINE: Marlins -125, Nationals +105; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday.
Miami has a 17-21 record overall and a 12-11 record at home. The Marlins have the ninth-best team on-base percentage in the majors at .328.
Washington has a 12-7 record in road games and an 18-20 record overall. The Nationals have a 14-9 record in games when they scored five or more runs.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Liam Hicks has nine home runs, 10 walks and 34 RBIs while hitting .319 for the Marlins. Otto Lopez is 17 for 42 with four doubles, a home run and four RBIs over the last 10 games.
C.J. Abrams has nine home runs, 17 walks and 33 RBIs while hitting .290 for the Nationals. Nasim Nunez is 9 for 29 with a triple and eight RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 4-6, .229 batting average, 4.14 ERA, outscored by six runs
Nationals: 6-4, .229 batting average, 3.10 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs
INJURIES: Marlins: Pete Fairbanks: 15-Day IL (thumb), Ronny Henriquez: 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 10-Day IL (hamstring)
Q&A
What time does the Marlins vs. Nationals game start?
The game starts at 7:10 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Marlins and Nationals?
Foster Griffin will start for the Nationals, while Robby Snelling is the probable pitcher for the Marlins.
What are the current records of the Marlins and Nationals?
The Nationals have a record of 18-20, and the Marlins are at 17-21.