Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Bachar averages 1.1 more innings per start.
·Bachar carries a 4.57 road ERA, compared with Lovelady's 5.12 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Lovelady arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 45% | 81.8 |
| Sinker | 29% | 91.2 |
| Four-seam | 21% | 91.5 |
| Slider | 5% | 86.7 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.684OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.731OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
MIA·
WSH+29515th
Run differential
+3486th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Marlins?+
Lake Bachar is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
Richard Lovelady is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.