The Marlins are too much for the Washington Nationals.
At least that’s what’s happened so far this season as the Marlins – who beat the Nationals 7-0 on Wednesday night – have been the better team head to head.
The Marlins lead the season series 5-4. This week, with the Nationals starting aces Gio Gonzalez and Max Scherzer in two of the three games, the Marlins were still able to win a pair.
“Our guys like playing against them,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said before Wednesday game. “It’s a challenge. Our guys are not intimidated. Our (hitters) have decent numbers against (Nationals pitchers).