The Miami Marlins (66-67) visit the Washington Nationals (62-72) on Thursday to kick off a four-game series at Nationals Park. The contest begins at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Marlins will send Braxton Garrett (7-5) to the mound, while Joan Adon (2-0) will answer the bell for the Nationals.
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Miami vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN
- Probable Pitchers: Garrett – MIA (7-5, 3.96 ERA) vs Adon – WSH (2-0, 5.25 ERA)
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Marlins vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Garrett | Adon | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 4 |
| 7-5 | W-L | 2-0 |
| 3.96 | ERA | 5.25 |
| 134 | IP | 24 |
| 21 | BB | 6 |
| 135 | SO | 20 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Braxton Garrett
- In his most recent outing on Friday against the Washington Nationals, the left-hander tossed six innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.96, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 26 games this season. Opponents have a .254 batting average against him.
- Garrett is trying to continue a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
- In five of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 26-year-old ranks 33rd in ERA (3.96), 18th in WHIP (1.172), and 22nd in K/9 (9.1).
- Garrett’s team is 13-11-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- In Garrett’s 24 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 12 times.
Garrett’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Astros | Aug. 14 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| at Reds | Aug. 8 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Aug. 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Joan Adon
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he allowed three hits in six scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 5.25 and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .185 in six games this season.
- In four starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
- In six appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
- In each of Adon’s four starts that had a set spread, the Nationals covered.
- Adon has had four starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and three of those outings finished over the total.
Adon’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Aug. 18 | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Aug. 11 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| at Reds | Aug. 5 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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