Friday, April 4, 1:05 PM

Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia

Washington - Roark, T (1-0) vs. Atlanta - Teheran, J (1-1)

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On Friday night, Turner Field in Atlanta will be the site of a rematch from last weekend between two National League East division rivals. The Washington Nationals will send Tanner Roark to the mound against the Atlanta Braves and Julio Teheran. Teheran got the start against the Nationals last Saturday and picked up his first win as the No. 1 starter for the Braves.

The Nationals will rely heavily on Roark this season and the rookie has the talent to be a major contributor. He will be making his 2nd start of the season and will be looking to get his 2nd straight win. He pitched out of the bullpen a lot last season for the Nationals and will come into this game with an 8-1 record. Against current Braves, Roark has been nearly unhittable. Current Atlanta players have just 3 hits in 34 at-bats (.088) with 0 extra-base hits and 9 strikeouts.

Teheran is at the top of the Atlanta starting rotation due to injuries to Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy, and Mike Minor. Teheran has a 16-10 career record and has had mixed success in his career against the Nationals with Bryce Harper (.385, 2 home runs), Ian Desmond (.353), and Denard Span (.389) all faring well against him. In his past 5 starts against the Nationals, Teheran has an ERA of 2.32.

Washington Betting Trends

Washington is 3-3-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Washington is +1.3

Atlanta Betting Trends

Atlanta is 1-5-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Atlanta is +1.0

Injuries to Watch

Washington

04/07/14 3B Ryan Zimmerman Shoulder questionable
04/06/14 LF Scott Hairston Oblique 15-day DL (4/6)
04/02/14 C Wilson Ramos Hand 15-day DL (4/1), expected to miss 4-8 weeks
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)

Atlanta

04/07/14 C Evan Gattis Flu questionable
03/29/14 P Brandon Beachy Elbow 60-day DL, out for season
03/29/14 P Cory Gearrin Elbow 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Kris Medlen Elbow 60-day DL, out for season
03/28/14 P Mike Minor Shoulder 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Jonny Venters Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

Josh's Pick: Take Atlanta

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