What are your Marlins vs. Nationals series predictions?

[Ely Sussman]

SuperSubs, comment below with your Prediction Time picks:

1. How many games will the Marlins win in this series? (three-game series)
2. Who will be the Series MVP? (determined by win probability added)

Once again in 2026, I will be monitoring Miami Marlins predictions from our valued SuperSubs, Fish On First staffers and livestream guests. Individual article pages like this one will be created prior to every Marlins series and featured prominently on the FOF site. Consistent participation is key if you want to win this annual contest. Submissions only take a few seconds.

 

Scoring system

A "perfect" series is worth three points:

• Earn one point for predicting which team will win the upcoming series
• Earn one point for predicting the precise number of victories for each team
• Earn one point for predicting the “Series MVP” who accumulated the highest win probability added (WPA) during the series as calculated by FanGraphs (could pick a player from either team)

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Series preview notes

Probable starting pitchers:

• RHP Ryan Gusto (MIA) vs. RHP Brad Lord (WSH) on Friday
• RHP Eury Pérez (MIA) vs. RHP Cole Irvin (WSH) on Saturday
• RHP Janson Junk (MIA) vs. LHP Jackson Kent (WSH) on Sunday

The Marlins rank 14th in MLB with a 100 wRC+ and 11th in MLB with a 4.00 FIP. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 38-25 record at home this season.

The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Anthony Bender (15-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), William Kempner (15-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL), Robby Snelling (60-day IL) and Kyle Stowers (10-day IL).

The Nationals rank third in MLB with a 110 wRC+ and 28th in MLB with a 4.73 FIP. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games and have a 34-31 record on the road this season.

The following Nationals players are on the injured list: Connelly Early (15-day IL), Josiah Gray (60-day IL), DJ Herz (60-day IL), Richard Lovelady (60-day IL), Drew Millas (10-day IL), Mitchell Parker (60-day IL), PJ Poulin (60-day IL), Ken Waldichuk (60-day IL) and James Wood (10-day IL).

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[Robert Hanson]

      The Marlins win the series 2-1.  
Eury Perez will be the series MVP.

[David Fernandez]

Marlins 2-1, X MVP

[Hans Herrera]

Marlins sweep. Marsee MVP.

[David Slaton]

Marlins sweep. Eury is the MVP.

[THOMAS JOSEPH]

Marlins sweep. Caissie MVP.

[2qbn]

Marlins 2-1. Conine MVP

[1993 fan from start]

2-1 Marlins Conine Mvp 

on the confident side I can't wait till marlins call up or get a SP

[Stevo]

Marlins sweep, MVP: Sanoja

[Rob V]

Fish bounce back once again and sweep Nats 3-0 riding on MVP Conine's shoulders!