This is an 8* on OVER

It was not even close on Monday as the Nationals destroyed the Marlins 18-1. It was 10-0 after two innings and the Nats wound up finishing with 18 hits. Juan Soto has absolutely been hitting the cover off the baseball since the All Star Break. While it was the team’s second straight win, the six straight losses that preceded them shouldn't be forgotten as they gave up 10 or more runs three times in that run. So the Marlins should not wave the white flag on this series just yet. They have an excellent opportunity to put a big number on the board tonight against Paolo Espino, who last pitched in a 24-8 loss last Friday. He did not start that game, but did surrender three runs in 2.3 innings. In Espino’s last start, he gave up three runs in 3.6 innings. He has an 11.25 ERA in two prior starts vs. Miami. Of course, you’ve obviously got to respect what Washington’s lineup has been doing of late. It’s not just Soto either. They’ve pounded out double digit hits in eight of the last 11 contests. Soto is batting .588 with five home runs in the past four games. Miami’s Trevor Rogers has not made it through six innings in any of his last four starts. Nine of Washington’s last 11 games have gone Over the total and this one should follow suit. Play on OVER

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