The Miami Marlins (61-89) will host the Washington Nationals (52-97), Friday at 6:40 PM ET, in a clash of NL East rivals.
The Nationals are an underdog (+120 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Marlins (-140). The Miami Marlins will hand the ball to Braxton Garrett (2-6, 3.68 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Josiah Gray (7-9, 5.14 ERA).
The Marlins lost 4-3 against the Cubs Friday, with Steven Okert taking the loss. He threw zero innings, giving up one earned run without allowing a hit. Nick Fortes went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the Marlins offensively.
The Nationals beat the Braves 3-2 Friday. Joey Meneses led the way offensively after going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, and Andres Machado got the win, throwing one inning without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out one.