Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins
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Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins (2026-08-23). Jackson Kent vs Janson Junk at loanDepot park.
Across his recent outings, Jackson Kent recorded 3.2 IP, 5 ER, 3 K, 3 BB followed by 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 K, 5 BB. Through 7.2 innings pitched this season, the left-hander holds a 0-1 record with a 9.39 ERA and a 2.48 WHIP. He generates strikeouts at a clip of 10.57 K/9, paired with 9.39 BB/9 and 1.17 HR9. Generating a modest strikeout rate of 6.41 K/9, Janson Junk carries a 6-8 record alongside a 4.37 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 92.2 innings. He maintains control with 2.53 BB/9 and yields 1.17 HR9. His previous three appearances produced lines of 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K, 2 BB; 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K, 1 BB; and 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 1 K, 1 BB, showing a flat performance trend.
The Nationals enter the matchup with a 0.755 OPS, 680 total runs scored, and a .248 batting average while going 2-8 in their last 10 games. Washington's pitching staff combines for a 4.67 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP. Meanwhile, the Marlins have posted a 5-5 mark over their past 10 contests behind a .249 team batting average, 567 runs, and a 0.728 OPS. Miami's pitching staff features a 3.92 ERA alongside a 1.25 WHIP.
