WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night at Nationals Park, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies and 76 degrees. Washington (31-29) enters the game in second place in the NL East, while Miami (26-34) sits last in the division. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-4 victory for the Nationals. Right-hander Miles Mikolas (1-4, 5.13 ERA) is the probable starter for Miami. He has struggled this season, lasting five innings or fewer in six of his nine starts. The Marlins have lost four of his last five outings. Washington had not announced its probable starter as of Tuesday morning. The Nationals are coming off a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday, snapping a two-game skid. Right-hander Zack Littell earned the victory, allowing two earned runs over six innings with five strikeouts. Littell, a key player to watch for Washington, has won four consecutive decisions, compiling a 1.59 ERA over 27 innings in that span. The Marlins are looking to rebound after a 10-1 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday. Miami reliever William Kempner, a player to watch, allowed no earned runs on two hits over 1 1/3 innings with three strikeouts. He has not allowed an earned run in his last three appearances, spanning 3 1/3 innings. The two teams split their previous four meetings this season, with Miami winning the most recent matchup 4-3 on Monday at Nationals Park. Washington took two of three in a series in Miami from May 8-10. After Tuesday’s game, the teams conclude the series Wednesday afternoon. Miami then returns home for a three-game set against Tampa Bay starting Friday, while Washington opens a road trip Friday at Arizona.