The Washington Nationals will send a hot-hitting C.J. Abrams to the plate against the Miami Marlins and Liam Hicks, who has been on a tear in recent games, when the teams meet on Saturday, June 14 at 4:05 p.m. ET (broadcast on MASN2 and FDSFL).
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Nationals vs. Marlins Game InfoGame day: Saturday, June 14, 2025Game time: 4:05 p.m. ETTV channel: MASN2 and FDSFLLive Stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)Location: Washington D.C.Stadium: Nationals ParkNationals Starter: TBAMarlins Starter: TBANationals vs. Marlins Tickets For SaleNationals vs. Marlins offensive insightsThe Nationals’ 51 home runs rank 17th in Major League Baseball.Fueled by 132 extra-base hits, Washington ranks 14th in MLB with a .390 slugging percentage this season.The Nationals rank 18th in MLB with a .242 team batting average.The Marlins average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 20th in MLB play with 45 total home runs.So far this season, Miami’s .387 slugging percentage ranks 18th in the majors.The Marlins are 12th in the majors with a .247 batting average.
Nationals’ top hittersJames Wood is hitting .285 this year, with a .380 on-base percentage and a .538 slugging percentage. He has 12 home runs and 30 RBI, plus 30 runs scored and seven steals on 10 attempts. His strikeout rate is 26.4%, and his walk rate is 13%.In 2025, Abrams’ batting average is .313, to go along with an OPS of .941 (.371 on-base, .569 slugging). He has eight homers and 18 RBI, plus 24 runs scored and nine stolen bases on 11 attempts. His strikeout rate is 19.4%, and his walk rate is 6.3%.Nathaniel Lowe’s current batting average is .223, and he has eight home runs and 34 RBI, plus 20 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 27.8%, and his walk rate is 9.3%. He has a .298 on-base percentage, and a .397 slugging percentage.The Nationals’ Keibert Ruiz is batting .280, with a .692 OPS (.326 on-base, .366 slugging). He has two home runs and 18 RBI, plus 16 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 10.5%, and his walk rate is 4.7%.Marlins’ top hittersKyle Stowers sports a .309 average to go along with a .380 OBP and .556 SLG in 185 plate appearances this year. He’s also cracked 10 home runs with 30 RBI and 23 runs while putting up a 28.6% K% and 9.2% BB%.In 174 plate appearances this season, the Marlins’ Eric Wagaman owns a .242/.293/.373 triple slash line, and he’s launched three dingers with 19 runs and 12 RBI. He’s walking and striking out 6.9% and 18.4% of the time, respectively.So far this season, Otto Lopez has blasted three bombs, knocked in 15 runs, and scored 16 times while hitting .225/.290/.342 in 131 plate appearances. He’s also stolen three bags on five attempts. His K rate comes in at 13.7%, and his walk rate is 8.4%.At the dish, Hicks, who sports a .277/.344/.494 slash line, has piled up 10 runs scored, 21 RBI, and four homers in 95 plate appearances. His walk rate is 7.4%, while his K rate is 11.6%.Nationals’ injuries
Dylan Crews: 10 Day IL (Back), Andres Chaparro: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Paul DeJong: 10 Day IL (Face), Orlando Ribalta: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jacob Young: day-to-day (Shoulder), Amed Rosario: day-to-day (Leg)
Marlins’ injuries
Rob Brantly: 10 Day IL (Lat), Dane Myers: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Xavier Edwards: 10 Day IL (Back), Declan Cronin: 15 Day IL (Hip), Braxton Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Eury Pérez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Back), Griffin Conine: 60 Day IL (Arm)
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