Aug. 30, 2026 Updated 6:15 am EDT
Heriberto Hernandez brings a two-game homer streak into the Miami Marlins’ game against the Washington Nationals at 12:15 p.m. ET on Sunday, at Nationals Park. Janson Junk (6-8, 4.21 ERA) will start for the Marlins, who are 68-68 this season and third in the NL East. Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.72 ERA) is starting for the Nationals, who are 65-73 and fourth in the NL East.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs. Washington NationalsMarlins vs. Nationals odds
Favorite Moneyline: Marlins -118
Underdog Moneyline: Nationals -102
Total: 9
Total Over Odds: +100
Total Under Odds: -120
Injury reportsMarlins
Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Pete Fairbanks: 15 Day IL (Nerve), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), William Kempner: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Nationals
James Wood: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Drew Millas: 10 Day IL (Finger), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Richard Lovelady: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Mitchell Parker: 60 Day IL (Elbow), PJ Poulin: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Connelly Early: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: day-to-day (Leg)
Stats to know
Miami’s Otto Lopez has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 59 RBIs and has scored 79 runs. In 574 plate appearances, he has recorded a .306 BA, .341 OBP and .440 SLG with a 5.2% walk rate and a 12.9% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 29 steals on 33 attempts.
In 572 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards has slashed .283/.360/.377 this season. He has hit six long balls and driven in 51 runs with a strikeout rate of 13.5% and a walk rate of 11.2%. He has 20 stolen bases on 25 attempts. He has come around to score 59 times.
C.J. Abrams is hitting for a .269 BA, .346 OBP and .510 SLG with a 23.7% strikeout rate and an 8.7% walk rate. His OPS is .856, which ranks 18th in MLB, and he has scored 81 runs. In 561 plate appearances, he has hit 29 home runs (12th in MLB) and driven in 92 runs (5th in MLB). Abrams has recorded 26 steals on 31 attempts.
In 565 plate appearances, Daylen Lile has slashed .252/.304/.429 this season. He has hit 18 long balls and driven in 75 runs with a strikeout rate of 19.1% and a walk rate of 6.2%. He has stolen 13 bases on 19 attempts and has scored 71 runs.
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Aug 30, 2026
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