Nationals vs Marlins Prediction 28 August 2026
📡 These teams meet again just days after wrapping up their series in Miami-this time the action shifts to Washington. It’s not the best news for the Nationals: the Marlins swept all three games last weekend and now lead the season series 8-1. Friday’s pitching matchup also tilts in Miami’s favor, with Eury Perez taking the mound for the Marlins, while rookie Jackson Kent gets the start for the hosts.
Head-to-Head
📊 Miami have taken nine of their last ten games against Washington. Their only loss in that stretch came back in May, falling 2-3. Since then, the Marlins have rattled off eight straight head-to-head wins, including scores of 7-3, 7-3, 4-1, and a trio of victories last weekend-3-2, 4-2, and 6-2. This matchup has clearly favored Miami for quite some time now.
Head-to-head statistics Nationals - Marlins
Washington Nationals Team Overview
Washington are 63-73 on the season. On Thursday, they wrapped up their series against Colorado with a 7-1 win, slightly improving the mood after a tough stretch of games. Their offense is capable of putting up big numbers on any given night, but consistency over the long haul remains an issue-especially when facing elite starting pitching. Against Perez, scoring opportunities will be at a premium, and once again, young Kent puts the hosts in a position where an early lead would be crucial.
Match Results: Washington Nationals
Miami Marlins Team Overview
The Marlins improve to 68-66 and remain firmly in the wild card hunt. Just a week ago, they shut down Washington at home, allowing only six runs across a three-game sweep. Miami also picked up a win on Thursday and head into this new series with positive momentum. The team have been particularly strong in games where their starting pitcher limits opponents to two or three runs.
Match Results: Miami Marlins
⚾ Projected Starting Pitchers
Jackson Kent is set to make just his fourth MLB start. So far, he’s 0-2 with an 8.03 ERA and a 2.11 WHIP. Over 12.1 innings pitched, Kent has allowed 11 earned runs and issued 11 walks. His previous outing actually came against Miami, where he surrendered three earned runs across 4.2 innings. The Marlins have already had a look at his repertoire just five days ago.
Eury Pérez enters at 7-9 with a 3.17 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP. He’s been in top form over his last three starts, giving up just one earned run over 18 innings of work. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati were both held scoreless by Pérez, while Washington managed a single earned run over five innings last week. Pérez is currently enjoying his best stretch of the season.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The opening matchup gives Miami a significant edge. Pérez has already faced this Nationals lineup recently and comes into this game off three impressive outings in a row. Kent, meanwhile, has struggled in his first three MLB starts, allowing too many baserunners, and now faces a lineup that just saw him. The head-to-head record of 9-1 is also hard to overlook-Miami consistently finds the right formula against Washington. The hosts could make things interesting with their offense at home, but they'll need to get to Pérez early-something few have managed this August. Our pick: Miami Marlins to win.
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