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Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals: Game 101 Thread and Ichthyomancy

The Fish take on the Nationals at home again in the second game of the series.

By Jeff Siegler
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Coming off a 4-1 win last night, Miami looks to take the second game of their home series. The lineup will look different tonight without Michael Morse who was traded earlier today to the Dodger along with Mat Latos. Tonight Tom Koehler will take the mound against the Nationals starter, Doug Fister.

Pitching Matchup
RECORD ERA FIP MARLINS NATIONALS FIP ERA RECORD
8-6 3.16 4.32 Koehler Fister 4.44 4.50 3-6

In Koehler's last start against the Padres he gave up no earned runs with seven strike outs over seven innings of work in a 4-0 win. His record this season against the Nationals is 1-1 with an ERA of 3.38.

Doug Fister has struggled since the All- Star break. He pitched for five innings against the Pirates in his last start giving up four earned runs in a 3-7 loss.

Today's Lineups

WASHINGTON NATIONALS MIAMI MARLINS
Anthony Rendon - 2B Dee Gordon - 2B
Yunel Escobar - 3B Martin Prado - 3B
Jayson Werth - LF Christian Yelich - CF
Bryce Harper - RF Justin Bour - 1B
Ryan Zimmerman - 1B J.T. Realmuto - C
Ian Desmond - SS Derek Dietrich - LF
Michael Taylor - CF Ichiro Suzuki - RF
Jose Lobaton - C Adeiny Hechavarria - SS
Doug Fister - RHP Tom Koehler - RHP

Notes:

- Who can fill the void of Michael Morse leaving long term?

- How good will the rotation be without Latos?

Bold Prediction: Marlins win 8-5

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