Monday, April 21, 7:05 PM on FSW, MASN

Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia

Los Angeles - Richards, G (2-0) vs. Washington - Roark, T (1-0)

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On Monday night, Nationals Park will be home to an interleague matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Washington Nationals. The Angels will be led into this game by right hander Garrett Richards, while the Nationals will counter with Tanner Roark.        

The 25-year-old Richards will be making his 4th start of the season and is currently 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA. In 19 innings, he has allowed just 12 hits and 10 walks with 18 strikeouts. He has held the opposition to a .182 average this season. In his career against the current Washington roster, he has faced just 2 players, Nate McLouth and Jose Lobaton. Lobaton is 1-for-1 with 3 walks, while McLouth is 0-for-1.

The 27-year-old Roark will be making his 4th start of the 2014 season and 8th start of his brief career. Thus far this season, he has allowed 10 earned runs on 18 hits and 6 walks with 13 strikeouts in 17 innings. He has a 1-0 record this season and after pitching well a year ago in limited experience, has an 8-1 career mark. Of the current members of the Angels, only 1 player has stepped into the box against Roark. David Freese is 1-for-3 against him.

With both pitchers being relatively new to the big leagues, this showdown on Monday night could end up being either a slugfest where both pitchers are out after 3 innings, or a great duel.

Los Angeles Betting Trends

Los Angeles is 13-4-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Los Angeles is +0.8

Washington Betting Trends

Washington is 12-5-1against the Over/Under

Run differential for Washington is +0.2

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles

04/17/14 P Ryan Brasier Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
04/16/14 P Dane De La Rosa Shoulder 15-day DL (4/13)
04/15/14 RF Kole Calhoun Ankle 15-day DL (4/15)
04/10/14 RF Josh Hamilton Thumb 15-day DL (4/9)
03/30/14 P Brian Moran Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Sean Burnett Forearm 15-day DL (3/21)

Washington

04/13/14 3B Ryan Zimmerman Thumb 15-day DL (4/13)
04/13/14 LF Jeff Kobernus Hand 60-day DL (4/12)
04/06/14 LF Scott Hairston Oblique 15-day DL (4/6)
04/02/14 C Wilson Ramos Hand 15-day DL (4/1)
03/30/14 P Doug Fister Back 15-day DL (3/23)
03/29/14 P Ross Ohlendorf Back 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Erik Davis Elbow 60-day DL (2/13)

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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