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Marlins vs. Nationals: Series opener preview
22 Aug
Summary
- Marlins and Nationals begin three-game series Friday.
- Ryan Gusto starts for Miami, Brad Lord for Washington.
- Betting odds favor Marlins with a 7.5 total.
The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals are set to commence a three-game series on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET, with the first game taking place at loanDepot park. Ryan Gusto, carrying a 0-3 record and a 4.70 ERA, is slated to start for the Marlins, who hold a 64-64 record and occupy third place in the NL East standings.
Conversely, the Nationals, with a 61-68 record and fourth in the NL East, anticipate Brad Lord (5-2, 4.04 ERA) to be their starting pitcher. Betting markets indicate the Marlins as the moneyline favorite at -149, with the total set at 7.5 runs. Several players from both teams are currently on the injured list, including Kyle Stowers and James Wood on the 10-day IL.
