Nationals host Marlins in first game of series

The Washington Nationals face the Miami Marlins in the first of a three-game series today at 6:45 p.m. EDT in Washington. The Nationals hold a 31-29 record, ranking second in the NL East, while the Marlins sit at 26-34, fifth in the division. Sandy Alcantara is the starting pitcher for Miami, with Cade Cavalli taking the mound for Washington. In their last 10 games, the Nationals have a 6-4 record and a 2.20 ERA, while the Marlins are 4-6 with a 4.81 ERA. Both teams have multiple players on the injured list, impacting their lineups for this crucial matchup.

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