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Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Game Thread

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ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 19: Abimelec Ortiz #81 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hitting a double in the fifth inning during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Courtney Kramer/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

With injuries and trades, this Nats offense is a shell of its former self. We saw that in the Rangers series where they were shut out twice. However, baseball waits for nobody and the Nats need to keep chugging along. They will look to improve their woeful divisional record against the Marlins.

With the injuries, this Nats lineup is nearly unrecognizable. Daylen Lile is leading off and Jorbit Vivas is hitting second. Nasim Nunez is at shortstop again as CJ Abrams recovers from his ankle injury. Jacob Young is back in the lineup for this one. After a brutal outing against the Mets, Brad Lord looks to bounce back.

Nationals 8/21

D. Lile LF
J. Vivas 2B
A. Chaparro DH
A. Ortiz 1B
B. House 3B
K. Ruiz C
D. Crews RF
N. Nuñez SS
J. Young CF

B. Lord SP

— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 21, 2026

The Marlins have had consistent production from their middle infield duo of Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards. However, Griffin Conine is a guy who has really taken off recently. This Marlins lineup may not have star power, but they punch above their weight. Ryan Gusto is on the bump for the Fish.

A new homestand begins tonight.

🤝: @PNCBank
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👂: @MarlinsRadio, @radiomambi710, @1043wqam
⏰: 7:10 PM ET
🏟️: Roof status: CLOSED#FightinFish // https://t.co/ZrOdIbYDTIpic.twitter.com/rOi8qbhv3X

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 21, 2026Join the conversation!

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Game Info:

Stadium: loanDepot Park

Time: 7:10 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

The Nats need a spark of life this weekend. However, the Marlins have been a difficult foe for them all season long. Will the Nats tailspin continue or can they find something here? Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats.

Source: Yahoo Sports

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