A National League East showdown between the red-hot Washington Nationals (5-7) and the Miami Marlins (6-6).
The past week of Washington Nationals baseball has been a treat for fans in the nation’s capital. After series wins against the Arizona Diamondbacks and the almighty Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington is putting together encouraging wins and will try to build on their new momentum against the division rival Miami Marlins.
Nationals’ young stars James Wood and C.J. Abrams are red-hot, leading Washington to a 4-1 record in their last five games.
After a tough schedule the first two weeks, Washington has an opportunity to rattle off wins with an easier upcoming schedule. Upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies could potentially put Washington in a great position heading into the back-half of April.
With a red-hot pitching staff meeting and underwhelming offense, Washington could have more success, potentially winning their third series in a row. Washington’s great stretch has given fans excitement about the team’s future.
The Miami Marlins are coming off a series loss against division rival New York Mets in a season viewed as a rebuilding year. Two years removed from making the playoffs, Miami has stayed above water, playing decent baseball.
Here is a series preview versus the Miami Marlins.
Projected Starters:
Game One:
LHP Mitchell Parker (WAS)
2025 Stats:
- 2-0 Record
- 0.73 ERA
- 1.22 WHIP
Parker has gotten off to a red hot start to the season. He has gone at least six innings in each of his first two starts, and has only allowed one run.
RHP Edward Cabrera (MIA) **Season Debut**
2024 Stats:
- 4-8 Record
- 4.95 ERA
- 1.37 WHIP
Edward Cabrera has dynamic stuff, but walks have been an issue in his career.
Game Two:
RHP Trevor Williams (WAS)
2025 Stats:
- 1-0 Record
- 5.40 ERA
- 1.70 WHIP
Trevor Williams had a dominant but injury shortened 2024. He has battled and kept the Nats in the game his first two starts, but is looking for that first great outing of the season.
RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA)
2025 Stats:
- 1-0 Record
- 3.72 ERA
- 1.21 WHIP
Former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara is back after missing 2024 due to Tommy John Surgery.
Game Three:
LHP MacKenzie Gore (WAS)
2025 Stats:
- 1-1 Record
- 2.65 ERA
- 25 Strikeouts (Leads MLB)
- 1.06 WHIP
MacKenzie Gore has had a stellar start to the season. However, consistency is key for the southpaw.
RHP Cal Quantrill (MIA)
2025 Stats:
- 1-1 Record
- 6.00 ERA
- 1.44 WHIP
Cal Quantrill has been a reliable innings eater for years now. This is his first season in Miami.
After an exciting week for Washington, the success could keep rolling against a weaker Miami Marlins squad. This team is striving to bring back excitement and success to the nation’s capital, and they are starting to turn heads after an rough start to the season.