The Washington Nationals (49-94) will host the Miami Marlins (59-85), Friday at 7:05 PM ET, in a battle of NL East rivals.
The Marlins are favored (-135 on the moneyline) when they take on the Nationals (+115). The scheduled starters are Jesus Luzardo (3-7) for the Miami Marlins, and Josiah Gray (7-9) for the Washington Nationals.
The Marlins were vicotrious 5-3 over the Phillies yesterday in their last game. Pablo Lopez was the winning pitcher after throwing 6 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out five, while Bryan De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI to lead them offensively.
The Nationals were handed a 6-2 loss to the Orioles Friday. Riley Adams (2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Mason Thompson took the loss on the mound after going 1/3 of an inning, giving up four earned runs on four hits.