Nationals pitch another rookie against Marlins, seek series sweep

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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