Washington Nationals by 2
In this exciting matchup, without folks or sympathy, we have the Miami Marlins trotting out at the Nationals Park to tangle with the Washington Nationals. As the smell of hotdogs wafts into our commentary booth, let's break down this game like a kid with a Lego set.
Starting for the Marlins is the menace on the mound, Valente Bellozo, boasting a rather trim 3.66 ERA with a WHIP of 1.30 in the current regular season. This compares rather favorably to the Nationals' Patrick Corbin, whose season ERA seems to be staging a mountain climbing expedition at 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.54 is not a sight for sore eyes.
For player highlights, we can't ignore Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards topping the list for the Marlins with impressive batting averages. Similarly, on the Nationals' front, Jose Tena and James Wood remain a formidable duo.
Let's not forget the whispers of old battles between these two teams. Their last altercation saw Washington leaving with a taste of victory, making it three wins to two in recent times.
Now, the Nationals' regular season has been rocky, but they've done better than the Marlins who seem to be dragged down in the standings like they're wearing cleats made of lead. It's also noteworthy that the Nationals have been better on their recent performance.
Considering all these plus some fascinating numbers that I'm not at liberty to disclose, it's time for my prediction.
Albert's Prediction: Washington Nationals by 2