MLB Game Preview: Washington Nationals (58-84) vs. Miami Marlins (66-77)

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Venue & Game Details

  • First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Venue: loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
  • Series: Game 1 of a 4-game NL East set

Weather Forecast (Miami, FL)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny outside
  • Temperature: ~87°F (31°C)
  • Wind: 6 mph from the east
  • Impact: Indoor stadium with retractable roof — weather unlikely to affect play.

Injury Report

Washington Nationals

  • Drew Millas — 60-Day IL (finger)
  • MacKenzie Gore — 15-Day IL (shoulder)
  • Trevor Williams — 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • Keibert Ruiz — 7-Day IL (concussion)
  • Derek Law — 60-Day IL (forearm)
  • DJ Herz — 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • Josiah Gray — 60-Day IL (elbow)

Miami Marlins

  • Freddy Tarnok — 15-Day IL (ankle)
  • Connor Norby — 10-Day IL (quad)
  • Derek Hill — 10-Day IL (hamstring)
  • Edward Cabrera — 15-Day IL (elbow)
  • Anthony Bender — 60-Day IL (tibia)
  • Tyler Zuber — 60-Day IL (lat)
  • Ryan Gusto — 15-Day IL (shoulder)
  • Dane Myers — 10-Day IL (oblique)
  • Janson Junk — 15-Day IL (arm)
  • Graham Pauley — 10-Day IL (oblique)
  • Kyle Stowers — 10-Day IL (oblique)
  • Jesus Tinoco — 60-Day IL (forearm)
  • Max Meyer — 60-Day IL (hip)
  • Ryan Weathers — 60-Day IL (lat)
  • Griffin Conine — 60-Day IL (arm)
  • Andrew Nardi — 60-Day IL (back)
  • Braxton Garrett — 60-Day IL (elbow)

Probable Pitchers

  • Nationals: Cade Cavalli (RHP) — 2–1, 4.85 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 28 K
  • Marlins: Janson Junk (RHP) — 0–0, season debut

Team Records & Recent Form

  • Nationals: 29–42 on the road; 21–12 when hitting 2+ HR in a game.
  • Marlins: 32–39 at home; 21–12 when hitting 2+ HR in a game.

Series History

  • 2025 Season Series: Miami leads 5–4.
  • Last Meeting: Marlins took 2 of 3 in Washington.

Betting Trends

  • Marlins are 10–13 as favorites this season; 1–8 when favored at -138 or shorter.
  • Nationals are 38–58 as underdogs; 21–12 when hitting multiple home runs.
  • Over has hit in 5 of Miami’s last 10 games; Nationals 4–6 to the over in that span.

Game Odds

Washington Nationals                   8

Miami Marlins                                  – 138

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, September 7, 2025

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