Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 2.19 ERA) gets the start for the Washington Nationals (21-13) as they meet Tom Koehler (2-3, 5.83 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (18-15) in the first of a four-game series at Nationals Park. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 13 and will air on MAS2 and FSFL.
In his last start, Gonzalez pitched 5.2 innings, giving up five runs, striking out two and walking one in an 8-5 loss to the Cubs. Daniel Murphy (.409, 22 Rs, 5 HRs, 22 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again Wednesday, going 3 for 4 with two RBIs. The Marlins were also unsuccessful the last time Koehler pitched. He pitched well, going 7.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out eight and walking two in a 4-3 loss to the Phillies. Derek Dietrich (.319, 6 Rs, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs) went 1 for 4 Wednesday.
Notes
The Marlins won their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Nationals are 6-5. The Marlins are 5-5 in close games this season.
The Washington batters brought in a solid nine hits last game. Miami has a record of 4-10 when their opponents get that many hits or more.
When they are outhit, the Nationals are 3-9. The Marlins have a 4-10 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 20th in home runs, Miami has hit 32 this season. Washington ranks ninth with 42 home runs.
Ranking 20th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 97 this season. Washington ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 121.
The Nationals are 16-7 when they hit at least one home run. The Marlins perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 14-7 record.
