Game Details

• Miami Marlins (23-46) vs. Washington Nationals (33-36)
• Pitching Matchup: LHP Trevor Rogers (1-7; 5.37 ERA) vs. LHP DJ Herz (0-1; 6.48 ERA)
• Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 4:05 p.m. ET Game #70 | Home Game #32
• Location: Nationals Park | Washington D.C.

Game storylines and notes

Washington will play game two of three against the Marlins this evening and send LHP DJ Herz (0-1; 6.48 ERA) to the mound in hopes of winning another series. The Nationals will face LHP Trevor Rogers today.

Last time out.

A three-run homerun from Lane Thomas started a seven-run third inning to set up an 8-1 win over Miami. LHP MacKenzie Gore struck out ten in a season-high 7.0 innings, only giving up one run. Last night’s game was the third time that Gore has struck out ten or more in a game this season. Last year, he had double-digit strikeouts twice. Gore has a record of 6-5 with an ERA of 3.24, pitching 75.0 innings and striking out 91 over 14 games.

With last night's win, the Nationals have won five straight over Miami, six of their last seven games, and are 12-9 (.571) since May 25. Additionally, with the win last night, the Nationals improved to one game over .500 for June with a record of 7-6.

Hop on the Lane Train

Lane Thomas is 20-for-69 (.290), 3 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 7 BB, HBP, 5 SB, and 12 R in 18 games since being reinstated from the IL on May 27, 2024.