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The Miami Marlins, who have lost six of their past eight games and are two games back of the last National League wild-card spot, return home on Friday to face the Washington Nationals.
Miami will open the three-game series with left-hander Braxton Garrett (7-4, 3.94 ERA) on the mound.
The Marlins are 18-7 this year when starting Garrett, who is 2-1 with a 2.86 ERA in four career starts against…
