MIAMI (Sports Direct Inc.) –The Washington Nationals hope to wrap up home field in the National League Divisional series when they host the Miami Marlins in the final series of the regular season beginning Friday.
The injury-plagued Nationals knocked off Arizona 5-3 on Thursday to strengthen their chances at starting the playoffs in the nation’s capital against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bryce Harper (thumb) missed his fourth straight game Thursday to lead a group of players either out injured or being rested for the playoffs, but Anthony Rendon is warming up while going 4-for-8 with a homer and three RBIs in the last three games for Washington.