The Nationals will face the last-place Marlins for the first time this year when they begin a series Friday night at 7:10 p.m. in Miami to start a three-city road trip.
Here are three things to look for.
Offensive woes
Despite 15 wins in 21 games, the Nationals have several everyday players struggling at the plate.
That includes center fielder Michael A. Taylor (.186), third baseman Anthony Rendon (.248) and even right fielder Bryce Harper (.232), hitting .172 in the last 15 games.
Though he has 15 homers, Harper is batting .