Marlins won the first two games of this series by a combined eight runs. Max Meyer has yet to lose a game this season but is off his worst start of the season, allowing five earned runs in six innings. Meyer does pitch his best at home but on the road, his ERA ballooned to a 4.78. The Marlins are also 6-1 SU in their last seven meetings against Washington. The Marlins are currently in the top-10 in OPS when facing lefties as they face Andrew Alvarez in his first start of the season, typically a bulk reliever. With how the line has moved in Washington’s favor, Nats avoid the sweep.
The Marlins have won the last four meetings against the Nationals and six of seven. Max Meyer allowed six runs in his last start, but in his two previous starts, he didn't allow any runs. Three of his last four starts have gone over. These are the two best over teams in baseball, with Washington No. 1 at 39-20-3 going over 66.1% of their games, while Miami is 38-21-3 to the over, which is 64.4% of their games. The wind is blowing in from centerfield at 8 mph. Over is the play today.
Alcantara (13-6) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-0 rout of the Angels, scattering three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
Cruz walked one and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning Friday to record his first career hold in Friday's win over the Reds.
Lile went 2-for-4 with a double, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Reds.
Beeter struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 12th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Reds.
Cavalli (9-5) picked up the win in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Reds, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out eight.
Lovelady (triceps) threw a light bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.
Gray (elbow) completed a bullpen session at the Nationals' spring training facility in Florida on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Stowers went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a walk during the Marlins' 4-3 loss to the Angels on Friday.
Phillips did not factor into Friday's loss to the Angels, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out four across four innings.
Nardi (ribs) is scheduled to visit a doctor Tuesday after experiencing elbow discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
