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SP: Zack Littell
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SP: Janson Junk
The Edge Indicator · V2
Lineups confirmed
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— Edge Favors
Even Matchup
"Junk's 0.56 ERA over three starts lifts Miami's pitching, but Washington's 5.07 R/G offense and Brady House's hot streak keep this tight."
← Strong WSHEven+5Strong MIA
-1000+100
— The Eight Components

What's moving the score.

1
Starting Pitcher
XFIP- ADJUSTED
MIA
+15
2
Bullpen
WPA/LI + AVAILABILITY
MIA
+6
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3
Offense
WRC+ LAST 30 DAYS
WSH
+20
Pro
4
Defense
OAA + DRS COMBINED
±0
Pro
5
Matchup
PITCHER ARSENAL VS LINEUP
±0
Pro
6
Park Factor
3-YR HR + RUN FACTOR
±0
Pro
7
Weather
WIND + TEMP IMPACT
±0
Pro
8
Rest & Travel
BULLPEN USAGE + DAYS
±0
Pro
— The Read

Janson Junk has been rolling with a 0.56 ERA across his last three starts, giving Miami a clear pitching advantage over Washington's unavailable starter data. The Nationals counter with a potent offense averaging 5.07 runs per game over the last month—led by Brady House riding a 5-game hit streak—while Miami's lineup sits at 3.85 R/G with Otto Lopez extending an 11-game on-base streak. Both bullpens are similarly worn (Nats at 4.73 ERA, Marlins at 4.03), so the edge comes down to whether Junk can suppress a Washington offense built to score. This is a genuine toss-up, with Junk's arm keeping Miami competitive despite the run-scoring gap.

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§ Form Guide

How they're trending.

Last 10 games
NationalsW3

Nationals are 6-3 L10, run differential +1.4 per game over the last ten.

63
L10
5.2
Runs / G
+1.4
Run Diff
MarlinsL1

Marlins are 3-7 L10, run differential -0.9 per game over the last ten.

37
L10
3.3
Runs / G
-0.9
Run Diff
§ Pitching Matchup

The arms tonight.

2026 · Statcast
Nationals · 14
Zack Littell

Zack Littell

7.24
ERA
1.61
WHIP
4.73
K/9
Pitch Arsenal · 2026
Slider
26.8%
Whiff 19.0%BAA .292
4-Seam Fastball
23.7%
Whiff 4.9%BAA .371
Splitter
21.2%
Whiff 18.0%BAA .158
Sinker
17.3%
Whiff 5.9%BAA .400
Sweeper
10.9%
Whiff 19.2%BAA .333
Last 5 Starts
DateOppIPERKRes
5/3Brewers3.211W
4/28Mets3.241ND
4/22Braves6.061ND
4/17Giants4.084ND
4/12Brewers5.033W
Marlins · 23
Janson Junk

Janson Junk

2.82
ERA
1.04
WHIP
6.34
K/9
Pitch Arsenal · 2026
4-Seam Fastball
30.9%
Whiff 15.9%BAA .250
Slider
23.4%
Whiff 17.9%BAA .194
Changeup
20.6%
Whiff 41.2%BAA .273
Sweeper
15.1%
Whiff 14.3%BAA .185
Curveball
7.9%
Whiff 15.8%BAA .182
Last 5 Starts
DateOppIPERKRes
5/9Nationals4.044ND
5/4Phillies5.116ND
4/28Dodgers6.004W
4/22Cardinals5.002W
4/17Brewers5.133ND
§ Conditions

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