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The Miami Marlins (40-31) will aim to keep a three-game win streak going when they visit the Washington Nationals (27-42) on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The Marlins are favored (-154) over the Nationals (+131). Miami has Jesus Luzardo starting, and Washington will send out Patrick Corbin.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Marlins vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Sunday, June 18, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Stadium: Nationals Park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Marlins | -154 | 9 |
How Do I Watch the Marlins vs. the Nationals?
- TV Channel: MASN
Marlins Stats & Trends
Marlins Batting
- The Marlins average one home run per game to rank 22nd in MLB action with 68 total home runs.
- Miami is ninth in MLB with a .256 batting average.
- The Marlins’ .319 on-base percentage is 17th in MLB.
- Miami strikes out 8.2 times per game, the No. 11 mark in baseball.
- The Marlins average 1.2 homers per road game this season (43 total away from home).
- Miami is averaging 2.7 extra-base hits per game while slugging .395 on the road.
- On the road this season the club averages 8.5 hits per game and is batting .246.
Marlins Key Batters
- Luis Arraez has an OPS of .920, fueled by an OBP of .440 to go with a slugging percentage of .480. He has a .388 batting average, as well.
- Among all qualified batters in MLB, his batting average ranks first, his on-base percentage ranks first, and he is 38th in slugging.
- Arraez hopes to build on a two-game hitting streak in this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .286 with a home run, two walks and three RBI.
- Jorge Soler leads Miami with 63 hits. He is batting .260 this season and has 32 extra-base hits. He’s also slugging .558 with an on-base percentage of .365.
- Among qualified batters, his batting average ranks him 76th, his on-base percentage 23rd, and his slugging percentage eighth.
- Soler takes a four-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .308 with a home run, nine walks and three RBI.
- Bryan De La Cruz is batting .273 with a .426 slugging percentage and 38 RBI this year.
- Yuli Gurriel has three home runs, 14 RBI and a batting average of .262 this season.
Nationals Stats & Trends
Nationals Batting
- The Nationals have hit just 53 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
- Washington ranks seventh in MLB with a .261 team batting average.
- The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .320 this season, which ranks 16th in the league.
- Washington is the best at avoiding strikeouts in MLB this season with only 481 as a team.
- They have averaged 0.7 home runs per game in their 35 home contests this season.
- In 35 home games this season, it is slugging .386 with 91 hits going for extra bases.
- They are averaging 8.8 base hits per game and batting .264 as a team at home this season.
Nationals Key Batters
- Lane Thomas has accumulated 77 hits, a team-best for the Nationals. He’s batting .287 and slugging .478 with an on-base percentage of .338.
- Including all qualified hitters, he is 25th in batting average, while his on-base percentage is 70th and he is 42nd in slugging.
- Thomas hopes to build on a five-game hitting streak in this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .381 with four doubles, a home run, a walk and three RBI.
- Jeimer Candelario is hitting .256 with 21 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 24 walks. He’s slugging .452 with an on-base percentage of .336.
- His batting average ranks 87th among all qualified players, his on-base percentage is 73rd, and he is 58th in slugging.
- Luis Garcia is hitting .280 with nine doubles, two triples, five home runs and 14 walks.
- Joey Meneses is slugging .383 to pace his team.
Marlins vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers
| Jesús Luzardo (MIA) | Pitcher | Patrick Corbin (WSH) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 – 5 | W/L | 4 – 7 |
| 77.2 | IP | 78.2 |
| 4.17 | ERA | 4.81 |
| 1.275 | WHIP | 1.538 |
| 10.3 | K/9 | 5.8 |
| 2.4 | BB/9 | 2.7 |
Marlins vs. Nationals Injury Updates
- Marlins: Avisaíl García: 10 Day IL (Back), Jean Segura: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Jazz Chisholm: 10 Day IL (Toe), Edward Cabrera: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Matt Barnes: 15 Day IL (Hip), Trevor Rogers: 60 Day IL (Forearm ), Johnny Cueto: 60 Day IL (Biceps), Tommy Nance: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Meyer: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Nationals: Israel Pineda: 10 Day IL (Finger), Stephen Strasburg: 60 Day IL (Ribs/shoulder), Tanner Rainey: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Victor Arano: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
