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Marlins Host Nationals to Open Four-Game Set as Cavalli Faces Returning Janson Junk

Washington arrives hot, winning six of its last seven.

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Sep 8, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (19) celebrates with shortstop CJ Abrams (5) after hitting a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • First pitch is 6:40 p.m. EDT at loanDepot Park, with Miami holding a 5-4 edge in the season series.
  • Janson Junk is set to start for Miami in his first outing since Aug. 23 after an elbow issue and a 15-day IL stint.
  • Cade Cavalli gets the ball for Washington after allowing two runs over five innings in a win against Miami last week.
  • The Nationals swept the Marlins last week and rallied Sunday with five ninth-inning runs capped by Josh Bell’s go-ahead three-run homer.
  • Miami snapped a five-game skid Sunday on Otto Lopez’s two-homer, four-RBI performance.