PREMIUM
**STUNNING 16-1 (94%) MLB STREAK ON THE LINE!** EARLY D-E-M-O-L-I-T-I-O-N
(MLB) San Diego vs. Washington,
Money Line: -160.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -160.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Friars pulled off the upset in Game 1, but I think the Nationals' will bounce back in fine fashion with their "ace" on the mound in the second. The visitors go with Eric Lauer, while the home side turns to Stephen Strasburg.
The pitchers: Lauer (2-3, 4.67 ERA) most recently allowed three runs off six hits with five K's and two walks over five frames in a loss to Cincinnati on Saturday. Lauer has only 23 K's over 27 innings to go along with a poor 1.41 WHIP.
Strasburg (2-1, 4.11) comes in off a dominant outing vs. the Marlins on Sunday, giving up zero runs off two hits with two walks while striking out 11 over eight innings vs. the Marlins on Sunday.
The pick: I think Strasburg is "locked in" at the moment. Look for Washington to respond in this favorable matchup after yesterday's setback. Lay the price.
Washington Nationals
8* play
The pitchers: Lauer (2-3, 4.67 ERA) most recently allowed three runs off six hits with five K's and two walks over five frames in a loss to Cincinnati on Saturday. Lauer has only 23 K's over 27 innings to go along with a poor 1.41 WHIP.
Strasburg (2-1, 4.11) comes in off a dominant outing vs. the Marlins on Sunday, giving up zero runs off two hits with two walks while striking out 11 over eight innings vs. the Marlins on Sunday.
The pick: I think Strasburg is "locked in" at the moment. Look for Washington to respond in this favorable matchup after yesterday's setback. Lay the price.
Washington Nationals
8* play
