Aug. 23, 2026 Updated 8:17 am EDT
The Washington Nationals hope to stop their three-game losing run versus the Miami Marlins, at 1:40 p.m. ET on Sunday. Janson Junk (6-8, 4.37 ERA) will start for the Marlins, who are 66-64 this season and third in the NL East. Jackson Kent (0-1, 9.39 ERA) is the expected starter for the Nationals, who are 61-70 and fourth in the NL East.
How to watch Washington Nationals vs. Miami MarlinsNationals vs. Marlins odds
Favorite Moneyline: Marlins -167
Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +135
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reportsMarlins
Kyle Stowers: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), 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), CJ Abrams: day-to-day (Ankle)
Stats to know
Miami’s Otto Lopez has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 57 RBIs and has scored 75 runs. In 546 plate appearances, he has recorded a .307 BA, .342 OBP and .446 SLG with a 5.1% walk rate and a 12.6% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 25 steals on 29 attempts.
In 545 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards is hitting .285/.365/.383 with a .748 OPS and 19 steals on 24 attempts. He has hit six long balls, driven in 47 runs and scored 59 times.
CJ Abrams has hit 29 home runs this season, which ranks 11th in MLB. He has also tallied 91 RBIs (4th in MLB) and has scored 77 runs. In 534 plate appearances, he has recorded a .279 BA, .354 OBP and .530 SLG with an 8.6% walk rate and a 23.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 24 steals on 29 attempts.
In 534 plate appearances, Daylen Lile has hit 15 long balls, tallied 66 RBIs and scored 63 runs. He is batting .242/.290/.400 and has posted a 19.7% strikeout rate and a 5.4% walk rate. Lile has recorded 12 steals on 17 attempts.
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