Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 10 2026
Use Code WWWC The Washington Nationals (19–20) take on the Miami Marlins (17–22) at loanDepot Park in Miami on Sunday. Washington comes in looking to build on its recent offensive momentum, hoping the bats stay hot and continue producing runs against a Marlins team trying to climb back toward .500. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Washington vs. Miami Game Information
- May 10, 2026
- 12:10 pm EST
- loanDepot Park
- Peacock
Miami Form & Recent Results
Miami heads into this game trying to shake off some recent struggles. They’re currently riding a one-game skid and, going back a little further, they’ve lost four of their last five contests leading into Saturday. On Friday night at home, the Marlins fell 3–2 to Washington in a tight game where they had chances but couldn’t quite cash in. Second baseman Xavier Edwards provided a big spark by going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, scoring a run and driving in one as well. Miami’s offense produced just one long ball overall and stranded six runners on base, which ended up being a key difference in such a close score.
Even with the recent slump, Miami still has a few hitters who have stood out this season. Catcher Liam Hicks has been their top power threat with nine home runs, and he also leads the team in run production with 34 RBIs. Shortstop Otto Lopez ranks second on the roster in home runs with four, and he’s also been Miami’s most consistent hitter, leading the team with a .351 batting average. Over their last five games, the Marlins have given up an average of 4.6 runs, and the bigger issue has been the bats going quiet at the wrong times. Now they’ll look to turn things around at home on Sunday afternoon, hoping a meeting with division rival Washington is the moment their offense starts to click again.
Washington Form & Recent Results
Washington comes into this matchup playing some of its best baseball of the season, riding a three-game winning streak and taking four of its last five games heading into Saturday. They picked up a tight 3–2 win over the Marlins in Miami on Friday, and it was a total team effort. Center fielder Jacob Young chipped in at the plate by going 1-for-3, but he made it count with a home run that helped spark the offense. He also crossed the plate once and drove in two runs, giving Washington a big boost in a game where every run mattered.
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On the mound, starter Foster Griffin was outstanding, working seven strong innings while giving up just four hits and one earned run. He only walked one hitter and piled up nine strikeouts, keeping Miami’s lineup off balance all night. Washington’s offense wasn’t explosive in terms of volume, but it was efficient: six hits, one long ball, and ten total bases, which was enough to do the job. Over the course of the season, right fielder James Wood has been their top power threat with 10 home runs, while shortstop CJ Abrams isn’t far behind with nine. Abrams has also been the most productive all-around, leading the team with 34 RBIs and pacing the Nationals with a .291 batting average. Over their last five games, Washington is averaging 6.2 runs, showing how locked in the lineup has been lately. They’ll try to keep that momentum going and grab another win in Miami when they meet the Marlins again on Sunday.
Key Stats
- Washington’s CJ Abrams this season: 9 HRs, 34 RBIs, .291 AVG
- Miami’s Liam Hicks this season: 9 HRs, 34 RBIs, .316 AVG
Washington vs. Miami Picks and Prediction
Washington will hand the ball to right-hander Cade Cavalli, who’s still settling in but has shown some promise. He comes in with a 1–2 record and a 4.15 ERA, and he’ll try to give the Nationals some steady innings from the start. On the other side, Miami counters with right-hander Sandy Alcantara. He’s 3–2 with a 4.01 ERA and will be looking to set the tone early and keep Washington from getting comfortable at the plate. The Nationals’ bats have been lively lately, putting up an average of 6.2 runs per game over their last five contests. Miami’s goal will be to cool off that surge quickly and prevent another big scoring night. Final Score Prediction, Miami Marlins win 6-1.
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