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Nationals aim to avoid series sweep against the Marlins

The Miami Marlins will try to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Washington Nationals

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Mikolas rears back for season-best velo in season-long outing WASHINGTON – Miles Mikolas’ outing in the Nationals’ 7-3 loss to the Marlins on Tuesday had myriad elements wrapped into one appearance. The...

4 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Nationals Vs. Marlins Game 3: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting Lineups | June 3; MLB 2026 Season The Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins are set to conclude their three-game series on Wednesday at Nationals Park in Washington. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.

5 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Marlins hit 3 straight homers and hold Nationals hitless until 6th inning of 7-3 victory

Joe Mack, Heriberto Hernández and Otto Lopez hit successive home runs in the fifth inning to power the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 7-3

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Miles Mikolas - Gives up three homers in loss Mikolas (1-5) took the loss against the Marlins on Tuesday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings.

Impact Richard Lovelady served as the Nationals' opener in Tuesday's game, tossing two scoreless innings before turning the keys to Mikolas in the third. Mikolas also kept Miami off the board over his first two frames but unravelled in the fifth, when he gave up four runs on three-straight homers. He pitched into the ninth inning with Nationals down 4-3 but was tagged for two more runs in the frame, and his six earned runs were his most in a game since April 3 against the Dodgers (11). Mikolas sits at a 6.39 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB across 56.1 innings this season. His next start is lined up for next week on the road against the Giants.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drew Millas - Exits early Tuesday Millas was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins with an upper lip laceration, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

Impact Millas' helmet came off his head and bounced back into his face while he was sliding into third base in the sixth inning, causing his lip to start bleeding. He was removed by a trainer shortly afterward and can likely be considered day-to-day for now.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals Skipper Could Find Himself in Manager of the Year Conversations The Washington Nationals entered June with a winning record. They were outstanding in the month of May with a 16-12 record, which were the m...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

There's a Chance Nationals Star Prospect Seaver King Makes MLB Debut This Year By now, Washington Nationals fans know the story arc when it comes to Seaver King. He was drafted No. 10 overall in 2024. He had massive str...

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

How to Watch Marlins, Lake Bachar vs. Nationals: TV Channel, Stream, Radio If there was one player who needed a big start, it was Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara on Monday night against the Washington Nat...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Miles Mikolas - Likely following opener Mikolas is not starting Tuesday against the Marlins but is likely to follow opener Richard Lovelady, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact It'll be the seventh bulk-relief appearance of the season for Mikolas, who has a 3.91 ERA and 1.18 WHIP when working behind an opener this year compared to an 8.28 ERA as a tradition starter (six games). Even with the improved results, Mikolas doesn't have much fantasy appeal with a 13:4 K:BB across 25.1 innings when working in bulk relief.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Richard Lovelady - Tabbed as opener Lovelady will start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact It will be the fourth opening assignment of the year for the 30-year-old, who has also been in the high-leverage mix for the Nationals with four saves and four holds. The recent return of Clayton Beeter may have pushed Lovelady into more of a middle-relief role, especially with his 1.75 WHIP being unsustainable for a late inning role.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Crews - Rejoins lineup Tuesday Crews (hand) is starting in right field and batting sixth Tuesday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Crews sat out the past two games after being hit by a pitch on the hand Saturday, but he's back in action Tuesday after the swelling in his hand subsided. Since being called up by Washington in mid-May, the 24-year-old is slashing .220/.256/.317 with one home run and one steal in 43 plate appearances.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Floated for Nationals Shortstop CJ Abrams Blockbuster The Boston Red Sox need to get aggressive before the trade deadline.

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

"God works in mysterious ways" - Carmelo Anthony was blackmailed for $3 million after he defended his fiancée in 2004 It didn't take long for Carmelo Anthony to realize that NBA stardom comes with a dark side as well.

14 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Andrew Alvarez - Set for second turn in rotation The Nationals list Alvarez as their starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Marlins in Washington.

Impact Alvarez will be making his second straight turn through the Washington rotation, this time in a traditional starter role after the Nationals deployed him as a bulk reliever Friday. Stepping into the rotation spot that had previously belonged to the injured Jake Irvin (shoulder), Alvarez entered the game after opener Paxton Schultz pitched the first inning. The 26-year-old lefty proceeded to work three innings, taking a no-decision while allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates fans bring the jokes after DFA'd pitcher was traded to Twins following series sweep Can cash considerations start at DH?

16 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Marlins vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Tuesday, June 2 The Miami Marlins broke their losing streak and started their NL East series against the Washington Nationals with a win on Monday night. Th...

17 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jacob Young - Pops eighth homer Young went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact The center fielder took Sandy Alcantara deep in the second inning to give the Nationals an early 2-1 lead, but the bullpen wasn't able to make it stick in an eventual 7-3 loss. Known for his speed and defensive prowess and not his slugging coming into 2026, Young is up to eight homers on the season, and five of them have come in his last 16 games -- a stretch in which he's slashing a stunning .308/.386/.718 with two steals, seven runs and 10 RBI over 44 plate appearances.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Richard Lovelady - Takes loss, blown save Monday Lovelady (2-3) was credited with the loss and a blown save Monday against the Marlins. He allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning and didn't record a strikeout.

Impact Lovelady has been used in several roles throughout the season, as he has four saves, four holds and a blown save, but he's also pitched as an opener three times. This time, he entered the game in the sixth inning after Cade Cavalli allowed a single to Leo Jimenez. However, he couldn't finish the frame after allowing a two-run homer to Heriberto Hernandez, hitting Jakob Marsee and giving up an RBI double to Connor Norby. Ultimately, he retired Liam Hicks on a popout before making way for Paxton Schultz, who recorded the final out of the inning. Lovelady has made 18 appearances for the Nats this season, posting a 3.24 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across 16.2 innings of work.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cavalli - Fans six in no-decision Cavalli didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Marlins after allowing two runs on five hits and three walks across five innings. He struck out six.

Impact Cavalli was at 89 pitches after the first five innings, and while he ended just three outs shy of a quality start, he still delivered a solid outing. This was his third straight outing in which Cavalli gave up two or fewer earned runs, and he also has three quality starts over his last four appearances, so he's trending in the right direction. The right-hander, who owns a 3.44 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 34 innings since the beginning of May, is slated to make his next start over the weekend on the road against the Diamondbacks.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals Pipeline Report: Star Prospect Gets Promoted, Another Wins an Award The Washington Nationals are coming off the best month they've had in years, as their 16 wins in the month of May were the most they've had...

20 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Marlins play the Nationals leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Washington Nationals

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Alcantara's 7-inning start provides relief to Marlins bullpen WASHINGTON -- When Eury Pérez landed on the injured list on Friday with a right gracilis (inner thigh) strain, the Marlins had a decision to...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Alcantara rebounds on the mound and the Marlins snap their 5-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Nats

Sandy Alcantara pitched seven steady innings and the Miami Marlins hit three home runs, snapping their five-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

How to Watch Marlins Series Opener vs. Nationals: TV Channel, Stream, Radio Can the Miami Marlins find some momentum against a fellow NL East foe?

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

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Nationals aim to avoid series sweep against the Marlins

Marlins hit 3 straight homers and hold Nationals hitless until 6th inning of 7-3 victory

Marlins play the Nationals leading series 1-0

Alcantara rebounds on the mound and the Marlins snap their 5-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Nats

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Nationals aim to avoid series sweep against the Marlins

Marlins hit 3 straight homers and hold Nationals hitless until 6th inning of 7-3 victory

Marlins play the Nationals leading series 1-0

Alcantara rebounds on the mound and the Marlins snap their 5-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Nats