Miami starter Eury Pérez has given up just 17 hits with 36 strikeouts in his last five outings (26.2 IP). In his last start, he held Washington to one run (zero earned) and three hits with seven strikeouts in six innings. In a previous outing vs. the Nats on May 18, he held them to one run and three hits with six Ks in five frames. He's held 11 of 15 opponents to one or no runs.

Washington starter Jake Irvin has given up one run total in his last two starts. That one run came in his last start vs. Miami — he also held the Marlins to one run in five frames on June 17.

The Marlins' offense has accounted for just ten runs in their last seven games. They're averaging 3.4 runs since the All-Star break. The Nationals have been held to three or fewer runs in four of their last five games. They have a .309 OBP against righty pitchers and average 4.0 runs in night games (76 GP).