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(MLB) Washington vs. Baltimore,
Money Line: -125.00 Washington (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -125.00 Washington (Away)
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Washington Nationals cap a three-city road trip close to home, opening a four-game home-and-home series with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The Nats just took three of four games in Atlanta, keeping plenty of distance between themselves and the rest of the NL East (Marlins are in second, 8 1/2 games back). Meanwhile, interleague rival Baltimore, is engaged in a much tighter race in the AL East. The Orioles have surprisingly dropped five of six to open their eight-game homestand, as the team's pitching staff has surrendered an average of 8.3 RPG runs in those six contests. The slide has dropped Baltimore 2 1/2 games out of first place in the AL East and leaves it just one game ahead of the Seattle Mariners for the second AL wild card spot.
The pitching matchup: Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 3.59 ERA) looks to win his 16th game of the season when taking the mound tonight for the Nats, opposed by Baltimore rookie Dylan Bundy (6-4, 3.36 ERA). Strasburg didn't suffer a loss prior to the All Star break but he has dropped four of his last six starts, including three in a row. He's allowed 19 ERs on 24 hits over those last three starts, going just 11 2/3 innings. He was ripped for nine ERs on nine hits and three walks in only 1 2/3 innings last Wednesday at Colorado, giving him an ‘ugly' 14.66 ERA in his three straight losing starts. Bundy began the season in the bullpen but has made seven consecutive starts, after 22 relief appearances. He lost his first game as a starter (July 17) but is 4-2 with a 2.94 ERA over his last six.
The pick: The Orioles are 40-22 at home, with only the Cubs (45) owning more home wins. Baltimore's plus-$1398 home moneyline mark is second to only KC (plus-$1983) but as noted, the Orioles are in a little bit of a funk these days. Bundy is getting his first taste of the Beltway Series and may have a tough time. Strasburg is 1-0 (2.25 ERA) in two career starts vs. Baltimore (Nats are 1-1) but is also 2-0 with a 3.29 ERA in four interleague starts this season (Nats are 4-0!). Strasburg ends his recent slide with a "big-time' effort in this one. Make the Nats a top-rated 10* play.
The pitching matchup: Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 3.59 ERA) looks to win his 16th game of the season when taking the mound tonight for the Nats, opposed by Baltimore rookie Dylan Bundy (6-4, 3.36 ERA). Strasburg didn't suffer a loss prior to the All Star break but he has dropped four of his last six starts, including three in a row. He's allowed 19 ERs on 24 hits over those last three starts, going just 11 2/3 innings. He was ripped for nine ERs on nine hits and three walks in only 1 2/3 innings last Wednesday at Colorado, giving him an ‘ugly' 14.66 ERA in his three straight losing starts. Bundy began the season in the bullpen but has made seven consecutive starts, after 22 relief appearances. He lost his first game as a starter (July 17) but is 4-2 with a 2.94 ERA over his last six.
The pick: The Orioles are 40-22 at home, with only the Cubs (45) owning more home wins. Baltimore's plus-$1398 home moneyline mark is second to only KC (plus-$1983) but as noted, the Orioles are in a little bit of a funk these days. Bundy is getting his first taste of the Beltway Series and may have a tough time. Strasburg is 1-0 (2.25 ERA) in two career starts vs. Baltimore (Nats are 1-1) but is also 2-0 with a 3.29 ERA in four interleague starts this season (Nats are 4-0!). Strasburg ends his recent slide with a "big-time' effort in this one. Make the Nats a top-rated 10* play.
