DJ Herz has one thing going for him as he faces the Marlins at home in his third big league start. Herz is a lefty.

The Marlins are a terrible team - especially when facing southpaws. Miami is 3-21 against lefty starters this season.

I expect Herz and a rested Washington bullpen to handle the Marlins. Miami is batting .223 vs lefties. The Marlins are second-to-last in the league in runs, homers and OPS.

Oh, yes, the Marlins also are averaging a puny 2.2 runs during their past 11 games.