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MLB 5/17 Preview: Nationals Vs. Marlins

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<h2>Nationals @ Marlins &#8211; First Pitch: 6:40 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Light Rain, 85°</div>
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<p>In today&#8217;s <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb" target='_blank' rel="noopener"><strong>MLB</strong></a></span> matchup, we have the <strong>Washington Nationals</strong> facing off against the <strong>Miami Marlins</strong>. The Nats are set to start with <strong>MacKenzie Gore</strong> on the mound while the Fish counter with <strong>Edward Cabrera</strong>. Miami is a slight favorite at home, with a <strong>-116 moneyline</strong> on the FanDuel Sportsbook and a total of <strong>7.5</strong>.</p>
<p>Young pitcher Gore has proven to be a promising asset this season, boasting a record of <strong>3-2</strong> and averaging an impressive <strong>11 strikeouts per nine innings</strong>. On the other hand, Cabrera can sometimes be erratic, and the Marlins often struggle to score runs.</p>
<p>Yesterday&#8217;s game saw the Marlins stealing a win from the Nationals, thanks to a late-game play by <strong>Jorge Soler</strong>. But will the Marlins repeat this performance today? Unlikely. Gore&#8217;s numbers indicate a solid performance, particularly early on in the season.</p>
<p>However, it&#8217;s worth noting that Miami&#8217;s lineup has been hit with the loss of <strong>Jazz Chisholm</strong>, one of their main bats, due to injury. This gives Washington an edge. Despite their lineup leaving a lot to be desired, the Nationals have demonstrated an ability to put the ball in play and score runs.</p>
<p>Analyzing Gore&#8217;s performance, it&#8217;s evident that he dominates against <strong>right-handed batters</strong>. Over the past 30 days, he faced <strong>89 right-handed batters</strong>, holding them to a <strong>weighted on-base percentage of .261</strong> and an <strong>ISO of .120</strong>. Interestingly, Gore has a weaker record against <strong>left-handed batters</strong>.</p>
<p>The Marlins&#8217; anticipated lineup is predominantly right-handed, with <strong>Luis Arraez</strong> being the only lefty. Arraez, who is set to bat in the three-hole, hasn&#8217;t been performing particularly well against left-handed pitching this season. As such, if the Nationals focus their efforts on pitching around Arraez tight, Gore could have clear sailing.</p>
<p>It seems likely that the Nationals could be in line for a victory today, and the <strong>first five</strong> is worth looking at as well.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Nationals</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-188 </td>
<td align="right">O 7.5 </td>
<td align="right">-114 </td>
<td align="center">+115</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-204 </td>
<td align="right">7.5 </td>
<td align="right">-105 </td>
<td align="center">-102</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Marlins</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +157 </td>
<td align="right">U 7.5 </td>
<td align="right">-105 </td>
<td align="center">-135</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +171 </td>
<td align="right">7.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -115 </td>
<td align="center">-116</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Nationals</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> MacKenzie Gore: 3-2, 3.29 ERA, 11.20 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Lane Thomas</td>
<td width="180px">  .282, 5 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Luis García</td>
<td width="180px">  .268, 3 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Keibert Ruiz</td>
<td width="180px">  .235, 3 HR, 13 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Joey Meneses</td>
<td width="180px">  .295, 2 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jeimer Candelario</td>
<td width="180px">  .234, 4 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Dominic Smith</td>
<td width="180px">  .278, 1 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Alex Call</td>
<td width="180px">  .230, 3 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> CJ Abrams</td>
<td width="180px">  .250, 4 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Corey Dickerson</td>
<td width="180px">  .000, 0 HR, 0 RBI</td>
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<h3>Marlins</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Edward Cabrera: 2-3, 5.35 ERA, 12.48 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Jon Berti</td>
<td width="180px">  .271, 2 HR, 8 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Garrett Cooper</td>
<td width="180px">  .280, 3 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Luis Arraez</td>
<td width="180px">  .386, 1 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Jorge Soler</td>
<td width="180px">  .238, 10 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Bryan De La Cruz</td>
<td width="180px">  .287, 3 HR, 13 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Peyton Burdick</td>
<td width="180px">  .208, 1 HR, 2 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jean Segura</td>
<td width="180px">  .200, 0 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Nick Fortes</td>
<td width="180px">  .195, 1 HR, 5 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Garrett Hampson</td>
<td width="180px">  .257, 1 HR, 7 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Nationals</h3>
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<li>The Washington Nationals are 1-4 (.200) on the road as a favorite in their last five games since the start of 2021</li>
<li>The over hit in 3 of the Washington Nationals last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Marlins</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 4 of the Miami Marlins last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
<li>The Miami Marlins are 3-2 (.600) at home as an underdog in their last five games in 2023</li>
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