The Marlins have been quite successful against the Nationals this season, winning 78% of their games against them, including a three-game sweep in Washington back in June. On the other hand, the Nationals have struggled at home, managing to win only 44.6% of their games so far in 2023. During their last encounter at Nationals Park, the Marlins had a strong batting performance, hitting an impressive .288 against the Nationals' pitching staff. It's worth noting that Washington's pitchers have struggled at home, ranking 27th in the league with a high 4.89 ERA. In contrast, the Miami pitching staff has been effective against the Nationals' batters this season. They have maintained a solid 3.00 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched), and have issued an average of just 1.67 walks per game over the course of nine contests. Additionally, Perez, one of Miami's pitchers, has been in great form lately, boasting a 2.25 ERA and an impressive 0.70 WHIP in his previous three starts. To make matters worse for Washington, they have struggled to score runs at home, ranking in the bottom half of the league in average runs scored. Interestingly, they have performed better on average when playing away from their home stadium. Considering all these factors, it seems highly likely that the Marlins will secure a victory on the road on Friday night.