The past week of Washington Nationals baseball has been a treat for fans in the country’s capital. After the series wins against the Arizona Diamondbacks and the almighty Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington has put together an encouragemental victory and will try to build new momentum against division rivals Miami Marlins.
Nationals young stars James Wood and CJ Abrams were red hot, leading Washington to a 4-1 record in their final five games.
After a tough schedule for the first two weeks, Washington has the opportunity to rattle down victory on his upcoming schedule. The upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies could put Washington in a great position towards the second half of April.
A red-hot pitching staff meeting and overwhelming attack allow Washington to have more success and potentially win a third series in a row. Washington’s big stretch made fans excited about the team’s future.
The Miami Marlins are suffering a series loss to Division rivals, the New York Mets, in a season considered a rebuilding year. Excluded for two years from making the playoffs, Miami played decent baseball and stayed on the water.
This is a preview of the series with the Miami Marlins.
Projected Starter:
Game 1:
LHP Mitchell Parker (It was)
2025 Statistics:
- 2-0 records
- 0.73 ERA
- 1.22 Whip
Parker has now started the season with a red hot start. He made at least six innings in each of the first two starts, allowing only one run.
RHP Edward Cabrera (MIA)**Season debut**
2024 Statistics:
- 4-8 records
- 4.95 ERA
- 1.37 Whip
Edward Cabrera has something dynamic, but Walks was a matter of his career.
Game 2:
RHP Trevor Williams (It was)
2025 Statistics:
- 1-0 records
- 5.40 ERA
- 1.70 Whip
Trevor Williams dominated, but injuries were shortened to 2024. He fought the first two starts in matches and kept the Nats, but is looking for a great outing for the first time of the season.
RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA)
2025 Statistics:
- 1-0 records
- 3.72 ERA
- 1.21 Whip
Former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara is back after missing 2024 due to Tommy John’s surgery.
Game 3:
LHP Mackenzie Gore (It was)
2025 Statistics:
- 1-1 Record
- 2.65 ERA
- 25 Strike Out (MLB Lead)
- 1.06 Whip
Mackenzie Gore has gotten off to a great start to the season. However, southpaw consistency is important.
RHP Cal Quantrill (MIA)
2025 Statistics:
- 1-1 Record
- 6.00 ERA
- 1.44 Whip
Cal Quantrill has been a reliable inning eater for years. This is his first season in Miami.
After an exciting week in Washington, success could continue to oppose the weaker Miami Marlins team. The team is striving to regain excitement and success in the country’s capital, and after a rough start to the season, they are beginning to turn their heads.
