Marlins @ Nationals: Game Preview (8/4)

Marlins vs Nationals

7:05 PM Nationals Park

MASN-2

Story Lines:

• After splitting the double header yesterday, the Nats look to take the lead in the series with a win.
• Kurt Suzuki will be in town after the Nats traded to get him from the A's.

Pitching Match Up:

• Mark Buehrle
• 9-10 with a 3.60 ERA.
• Pitched 7 innings and gave up 1 run his last time against Washington.
•  His last start he went 4.1 innings and gave up 6 runs.

• Jordan Zimmermann
• 8-6 with a 2.28 ERA.
• Pitched 6 innings of shutout ball last time against Miami.
• Pitched 6 inning of 1 run baseball during his last start.

Who to Watch:

• Jose Reyes
• Hitting .280 with 7 homeruns and 30 RBIs this season.
• Went 5-10 during the double header yesterday.
• Had 0 strikeouts during the double header.

• Adam LaRoche
• Went 3-7 in the double header yesterday.
• Also had a HR and 3 RBIs.
• Has 21 homeruns and 67 RBIs this season.

Keys to the Game:

1. Do What You Do J-zimm.  If it's not broke, don't fix it.
2. Limit Base Runners.  Quick innings would be nice after a long day yesterday.
3. Werth Homer.  Going with a guy feeling, if he homers the Nats will win.