In the last of a three-game series between the Miami Marlins (22-20) and the Washington Nationals (26-17) at Marlins Park, Adam Conley (3-2, 3.40 ERA) and Max Scherzer (4-3, 4.01 ERA) take the mound. The Marlins won the last game 3-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 22 and will air on MASN and FSFL.
In his last start, Conley pitched 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out five and walking one in a 5-3 victory over the Phillies. Marcell Ozuna (.312, 25 Rs, 8 HRs, 22 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 4 with one run. The Nationals were unsuccessful the last time Scherzer pitched. He pitched well, going 6.1 innings, giving up two runs, striking out 10 and walking three in a 2-0 loss to the Mets. Daniel Murphy (.390, 24 Rs, 6 HRs, 27 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Nationals, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
The Nationals lost their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Marlins are 6-5. The Nationals are 6-6 in close games this season.
The Marlins are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 13 strikeouts. The Nationals have a record of 0-4 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 4-13. The Nationals have a 4-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 22nd in home runs, Miami has hit 39 this season. Washington ranks 11th with 50 home runs.
Ranking 18th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 127 this season. Washington ranks in the top five with 166.
When the Marlins hit at least one home run, they are 18-9, well-matched with the Nationals who are 20-8 when hitting one or more homers.
