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Will Marlins Outmaneuver Nationals in Upcoming Clash at loanDepot park?

As the Miami Marlins prepare to host the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging stretch. The Marlins have been struggling with consistency, as evidenced by their recent performances. In their last game against the Atlanta Braves, they were shut out despite managing 3 hits. Their hitting overall has been lackluster, with a batting average of just .103 and an on-base percentage (OBP) equally low at .103 in that game.


Sep 3, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA;  Miami Marlins right fielder Jesus Sanchez (7) catches a fly ball hit by Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The trend isn't much better when looking back further; over several games, the Marlins have shown some sparks of offensive potential but failed to capitalize on run-scoring opportunities. They've had a combined 22 hits across three games but scored only 6 runs – highlighting an issue with driving runners home when it counts.


Pitching has also been a concern for Miami. While their bullpen managed an ERA of 0.00 against Atlanta, indicating strong relief appearances, the starters' ERA was higher at 4.765 across these games – suggesting that early-game pitching may be putting them in difficult positions.


Sep 3, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA;  Washington Nationals first baseman Dominic Smith (22) reacts to hitting a RBI double against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Fielding is one area where the Marlins have shown some solidity with high fielding percentages and relatively few errors overall; however, this hasn't been enough to counterbalance their offensive and pitching struggles.


As they face off against the Nationals on April 26th at loanDepot park in Miami, FL, fans will hope for improved performance both on the mound and at bat. The venue itself could play into Miami's hands if they leverage familiarity with their home turf to gain an advantage over Washington.


Sep 3, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA;  Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) hits a home run against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for April 26th at 23:10 UTC and will be broadcasted on MASN2 network for fans looking to catch all the action live from loanDepot park.

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