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Marlins Play the Nationals Looking to Break Road Skid

Eury Perez starts for Miami as the Marlins try to extend an 8-1 season edge over Washington in the opener.

  • On Friday, the Miami Marlins opened a four-game series against the Washington Nationals, holding an 8-1 advantage in the season series.
  • The Marlins began a seven-game road trip seeking to gain ground in the National League wild-card race, sitting four games out of the final playoff spot with a 68-66 record.
  • Right-Hander Eury Perez starts for Miami with a 3.17 ERA, while Washington rookie left-hander Jackson Kent makes his fourth major league start carrying an 8.03 ERA.
  • Washington, currently 64-73, faces roster challenges with Josiah Gray and James Wood on the injured list, though the team maintains MLB's highest team slugging percentage at.431.
  • Following this series, Miami travels to face the Kansas City Royals, who have won 10 of their past 11 games, while Washington continues its 10-game homestand.
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Marlins play the Nationals looking to break road skid

The Miami Marlins visit the Washington Nationals looking to break a four-game road slide.

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Marlins eager to take advantage of schedule in opener vs. Nationals

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Nationals open 4-game series against the Marlins

The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins to open a four-game series.

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Associated Press News broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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