MLB Game Preview: Washington Nationals (59-84) vs. Miami Marlins (66-78)

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First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
Venue: loanDepot park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125
Capacity: ~37,000
Coverage: Bally Sports Florida, MASN, MLB.TV, Nationals Radio Network, Marlins Radio Network

Weather Forecast (Miami, FL)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny, roof likely closed for climate control
  • Outside Temperature: ~87°F (31°C)
  • Wind: 6 mph from the east
  • Precipitation Chance: <10%
  • Impact: With the retractable roof, weather will have minimal effect on play

📋 Team Records

Injury Report

Miami Marlins

  • Freddy Tarnok (Ankle) – 15-day IL
  • Connor Norby (Quad) – 10-day IL
  • Derek Hill (Hamstring) – 10-day IL
  • Edward Cabrera (Elbow) – 15-day IL
  • Multiple long-term IL stints: Anthony Bender, Tyler Zuber, Ryan Gusto, Dane Myers, Janson Junk, Graham Pauley, Kyle Stowers, Jesus Tinoco, Max Meyer, Ryan Weathers, Griffin Conine, Andrew Nardi, Braxton Garrett

Washington Nationals

  • Drew Millas (Finger) – 60-day IL
  • MacKenzie Gore (Shoulder) – 15-day IL
  • Trevor Williams (Elbow) – 60-day IL
  • Keibert Ruiz (Concussion) – 7-day IL
  • Derek Law (Forearm), DJ Herz (Elbow), Josiah Gray (Elbow) – 60-day IL

Recent Form

Marlins (Last 10): 4–6 (.251 AVG, 6.70 ERA, -17 run diff)
Nationals (Last 10): 5–5 (.229 AVG, 4.50 ERA, -10 run diff)

Series History

  • 2025 Season Series: Miami leads 5–4
  • Trend: Both teams are 21–12 this season when hitting 2+ home runs in a game

Key Player Matchups

  • Otto Lopez (MIA) — 18 doubles, 14 HR, 70 RBI — vs. Mitchell Parker (WSH) — 2 ER allowed in last start vs. Miami
  • Joey Wiemer (MIA) — 8-for-27 last 10 games, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 6 RBI — vs. Nationals bullpen (4.50 ERA last 10)
  • C.J. Abrams (WSH) — .265 AVG, 30 doubles, 5 triples, 17 HR — vs. Adam Mazur (MIA) — 4th MLB start, 6 IP, 4 ER in last outing vs. WSH
  • Daylen Lile (WSH) — 14-for-38 last 10 games, 1 HR, 6 RBI

Betting Trends

  • Marlins are 21-12 when hitting 2+ HR in a game
  • Nationals are 21-12 when hitting 2+ HR in a game
  • Under is 6-4 in Marlins’ last 10 games
  • Nationals are 17-31 as underdogs of +115 or longer

Game Odds

Washington Nationals   8

Miami Marlins                  – 136

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 8, 2025