The series is on the line this afternoon, and the Nationals need their ace to be a stopper. Today is a big step in MacKenzie Gore’s progression towards becoming a true ace. Whenever a series was on the line and Max Scherzer had the ball,

Washington left-hander MacKenzie Gore, who entered this weekend tied for second in the majors with 25 strikeouts, gets the start Sunday afternoon as the Nationals and the host Miami Marlins play the rubber match of a three-game series.