Nationals pitch another rookie against Marlins, seek series sweep

The visiting Miami Marlins will face their third consecutive left-handed starting pitcher and second straight rookie when they meet the Washington Nationals in the finale of their three-game series on Sunday. Mitchell Parker (4-3, 3.21 ERA) is scheduled to make his 12th start of the season for the Nationals, who have won seven of eight and will be trying for the three-game sweep. The Marlins couldn't figure out the first two lefties they faced in the series. MacKenzie Gore held Miami to one run and five hits over seven innings in the 8-1 win on Friday.