Nationals Face Marlins in Key MLB Matchup

The Washington Nationals are set to play against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 4:10 p.m. ET at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida.

The Marlins enter the game with a record of 65-64, while the Nationals have a record of 61-69. Eury Pérez is expected to start for Miami, holding a 6-9 record and a 3.23 ERA over 122.2 innings. Jake Irvin will take the mound for Washington, with a 2-7 record and a 5.80 ERA in 71.1 innings.

Washington leads MLB with 183 home runs this season, while Miami boasts the lowest WHIP against right-handed hitters. Otto Lopez leads the Marlins with a .307 batting average, while CJ Abrams, who is day-to-day with an ankle injury, is Washington's top offensive player with 29 home runs and 91 RBI.