De Los Santos starts as Marlins aim for series sweep over Nationals

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

De Los Santos starts as Marlins aim for series sweep over Nationals
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The Miami Marlins look to complete a series sweep against the Washington Nationals today at LoanDepot Park. Following a 4-2 victory on Saturday, the Marlins are expected to start Deyvison De Los Santos at first base after his recent call-up. They will also see Janson Junk on the mound, who seeks to improve from his previous outing. The Nationals counter with rookie Jackson Kent, who has struggled in his initial major league appearances. A sweep is crucial for the Marlins as they navigate the tight National League Wild Card race with only 32 games left in the season.

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  • Marlins aim for a series sweep over the Nationals today
  • Janson Junk starts for Miami with a 4.37 ERA
  • Rookie Jackson Kent starts for Washington with a 9.39 ERA
  • Deyvison De Los Santos makes his return to the lineup
  • First pitch scheduled for 1:40 p.m. E.T.
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  • 4:14 PMYahoo SportsDe Los Santos Starts, Marlins Look to Sweep the Nationals
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Deyvison De Los Santos starts and the Miami Marlins look to sweep the Washington Nationals.

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