In a match-up of NL East rivals, the Washington Nationals head to the Marlins Park to take on the Miami Marlins. The Washington Nationals are coming off of a 4-2 win to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The Miami Marlins have gone 1-4 in their last 5 games overall. Climbing the hill for the Washington Nationals on Friday's game will be the right-hander Anibal Sanchez. Sanchez has been masterful in his last 21.67 innings against the Miami Marlins posting a 1-1 record with a 3.65 ERA. The Miami Marlins have been ineffective at home, posting a 3-10 record. The Washington Nationals have been skillful when playing on the road with a 4-2 record. The Miami Marlins have gone 2-7 when playing NL-East opponents this season. TAKE THE NATIONALS here on Friday night!