Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals | August 30, 2026

Scheduled August 30, 2026 • Nationals Park, Washington

Miami Marlins

68-66

Washington Nationals

63-73

MLB PREVIEW • August 30, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Miami Marlins (68-66) travels to play Washington Nationals (63-73) at Nationals Park, Washington.

Miami Marlins

Visiting Side

Record 68-66

Washington Nationals

Home Side

Record 63-73

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

57%

Miami Marlins

43%

Washington Nationals

Projected Score MIA 5 - WAS 4.4

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Miami Marlins has a stronger overall season performance.
Washington Nationals has a stronger home record.
Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Miami Marlins

STAT

Washington Nationals

50.7% Win % 46.3%

68-66 Overall Record 63-73

42-27 Home Record 29-38

26-39 Away Record 34-35

4.34 Runs / G 5.16

.249 Team BA .248

.726 Team OPS .753

3.88 Team ERA 4.72

1.25 WHIP 1.39

4451 AB (At Bats) 4614

582 R (Runs) 697

1109 H (Hits) 1142

210 2B (Doubles) 229

28 3B (Triples) 27

134 HR (Home Runs) 186

556 RBI (Runs Batted In) 664

1777 TB (Total Bases) 1983

459 BB (Walks) 467

1094 SO (Strikeouts) 1124

140 SB (Stolen Bases) 143

.249 AVG .248

.326 OBP .323

.399 SLG .430

.726 OPS .753

603.6 RC (Runs Created) 664.2

.091 BB/PA .090

0.42 BB/K 0.42

3.82 P/PA 3.82

372 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 442

5045 PA (Plate Appearances) 5194

33.2 AB/HR 24.8

3.88 ERA 4.72

1.25 WHIP 1.39

1177.0 IP (Innings) 1198.0

1018 H (Hits Allowed) 1187

507 ER (Earned Runs) 628

132 HR (HR Allowed) 187

448 BB (Walks Allowed) 482

1095 K (Strikeouts) 1041

8.4 K/9 (K Per 9) 7.8

68 W (Wins) 62

66 L (Losses) 73

30 SV (Saves) 33

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.982

84 E (Errors) 90

210 DP (Double Plays) 229

4739 TC (Total Chances) 4910

3531 PO (Putouts) 3594

1124 A (Assists) 1226

35.6 RF (Range Factor) 36.2

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Washington Nationals plays on familiar turf at Nationals Park, Washington.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Miami Marlins Could Win

Miami Marlins brings a Team ERA of 3.88 and Batting Average of .249 into the matchup.

Why Washington Nationals Could Win

Washington Nationals counters with a Team ERA of 4.72 and Batting Average of .248.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Miami Marlins's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Nationals Park, Washington

Dome/Indoor • 82°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

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Team Home Runs

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Miami Marlins (49.6%) Washington Nationals (50.4%)

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