Monday, May 26, 1:35 PM on FSFL, MASN

Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia

Miami Marlins - Eovaldi, N (3-2) vs. Washington Nationals - Roark, T (3-2)

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Monday afternoon, the Miami Marlins will take the field behind Nathan Eovaldi as they square off against the Washington Nationals and Tanner Roark. Eovaldi will be making his 11th start as Roark makes his 10th.

Nathan Eovaldi boosted his record to 3 -2 with an ERA of 3.41 after getting the win in his last start.  In that outing, Eovaldi allowed 3 runs on 10 hits in 6 innings of work. He walked 1 and struck out 2.  Eovaldi should have no trouble posting a better record this season than he did last season when  he went 4 - 6 with a 3.39 ERA in 18 starts.

In 2013, Eovaldi was 1 - 2 with a 6.00 ERA in 3 starts against the Nationals. And he will have to watch out for almost every batter in the Washington lineup.  The Nationals are batting .317 with 2 homers and 10 RBIs in 63 at-bats. 

Tanner Roark took a loss in his last start despite a solid effort from him.  His record fell to 3 – 2 with a 3.42 ERA after he allowed just 2 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings.  Roark walked 3 and struck out 2. But when your offense only scores a run, you get the loss.     Last season, Roark went 7 - 1 with a 1.51 ERA in 5 starts and 9 relief appearances.

In 2013, Roark was 1 – 0 with a 0.00 ERA in 1 start and 2 relief appearances against the Marlins.  In 9 innings of work, he only gave up 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6.  This season, Roark pitched to a no decision against Miami after allowing 3 runs on 7 hits (including a homer) in 6.1 innings.   

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

Miami Marlins are 29-15-4 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Miami Marlins is 1.7

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

Washington Nationals are 24-18-5 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Washington Nationals is 0.7

Injuries to Watch

Miami Marlins

05/13/14 P Jose Fernandez Elbow 15-day DL (5/10), out for season
03/28/14 2B Rafael Furcal Hamstring 60-day DL (3/21)

Washington Nationals

05/18/14 P Gio Gonzalez Shoulder 15-day DL (5/17)
05/16/14 CF Eury Perez Toe 60-day DL (5/15)
05/11/14 1B Adam LaRoche Quad 15-day DL (5/10)
04/27/14 LF Bryce Harper Thumb 15-day DL (4/26)
04/13/14 3B Ryan Zimmerman Thumb 15-day DL (4/13)
04/13/14 LF Jeff Kobernus Hand 60-day DL (4/12)
03/29/14 P Ross Ohlendorf Back 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Erik Davis Elbow 60-day DL (2/13)

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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