PREMIUM
The Coach's 10* MLB "ACE OFF" - Scherzer vs. Tanaka
(MLB) Washington vs. NY Yankees,
Money Line: 111.00 Washington (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 111.00 Washington (Away)
Result: Loss
The Nationals have lost five of their last six, and they come into New York tonight as an underdog in Game 1 versus the Yankees. I like the visitors with their ace on the mound in the Bronx.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - Max Scherzer will be on the mound for Washington, and he's looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blue Jays in his last start. He's 3-1 with a 0.79 ERA in five starts on the road, and he's 34-8 with a 3.15 ERA in 57 starts under the lights over the last three seasons. The Yankees will counter with Masihiro Tanaka, who's health is still in question.
2. Bryce Harper - The Nats slugger leads the majors with 19 home runs, and he's batting .326 with 46 RBIs.
3. X-Factor - Scherzer is 6-2 with a 3.04 ERA in eight career starts versus the Yankees, and A-Rod is 1-for-12 lifetime against the southpaw.
Selection: This is a play on the Washington Nationals (10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Pitching - Max Scherzer will be on the mound for Washington, and he's looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blue Jays in his last start. He's 3-1 with a 0.79 ERA in five starts on the road, and he's 34-8 with a 3.15 ERA in 57 starts under the lights over the last three seasons. The Yankees will counter with Masihiro Tanaka, who's health is still in question.
2. Bryce Harper - The Nats slugger leads the majors with 19 home runs, and he's batting .326 with 46 RBIs.
3. X-Factor - Scherzer is 6-2 with a 3.04 ERA in eight career starts versus the Yankees, and A-Rod is 1-for-12 lifetime against the southpaw.
Selection: This is a play on the Washington Nationals (10*)
