BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins to open a three-game series. Washington is 30-38 overall and 15-18 at home. The Nationals have a 23-10 record in games when they record at least eight hits. Miami is 25-41 overall and 11-21 on the road. The Marlins are 14-34 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

Rookie Agustin Ramirez hit two home runs and Eric Wagaman had three RBIs to help the Miami Marlins hand the Washington Nationals their sixth straight loss, 11-9 in a game that included a rain delay of