Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers 9/1/2014 Free MLB Picks & Predictions
by Guy Bruhn - 8/31/2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
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Gio Gonzalez (6-9), who hasn't won a game since early July, will make the start for the Washington Nationals when they go up against Roberto Hernandez (8-9) and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Left-hander Gio Gonzalez ended up with a no decision in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies last week after pitching pretty well in the game. He went six innings in that outing and gave up three runs on six hits while striking out four batters and walking one. Gonzalez now has a 3.86 ERA on the year and he has only given up nine home runs in 126 innings of work.
Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has just two hits in his 12 at-bats against Gonzalez with an RBI and four strikeouts. Shortstop Hanley Ramirez is 2-for-9 against him with no walks and five strikeouts.
Roberto Hernandez made his fourth start for the Dodgers last week and was able to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. He gave up three runs in six innings of work that day while striking out three batters and walking two. Hernandez is now 8-9 with a 3.81 ERA on the year and he has given up eight hits per nine innings.
Nationals outfielder Denard Span is 11-for-38 against Hernandez in his career with two doubles, two triples and one RBI. Veteran Kevin Frandsen is 0-for-5 against him with a walk and two strikeouts.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
Washington Nationals are 65-55-12 against the Over/Under
Run Differential for Washington Nationals is 0.8
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers are 63-65-6 against the Over/Under
Run differential for Los Angeles Dodgers is 0.4
Injuries to Watch
Washington Nationals
08/27/14 LF Kevin Frandsen Knee questionable
08/11/14 RF Steven Souza Shoulder 15-day DL (8/10)
08/07/14 P Taylor Jordan Elbow 60-day DL (8/5)
08/05/14 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder 60-day DL (8/2); out for season
07/25/14 P Matt Purke Elbow 60-day DL (7/25)
07/23/14 LF Ryan Zimmerman Hamstring 15-day DL (7/22)
03/29/14 P Ross Ohlendorf Back 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Erik Davis Elbow 60-day DL (2/13)
Los Angeles Dodgers
08/28/14 LF Scott Van Slyke Ankle questionable
08/17/14 3B Juan Uribe Hamstring 15-day DL (8/16)
08/16/14 P Hyun-Jin Ryu Hamstring 15-day DL (814)
08/07/14 P Josh Beckett Hip 15-day DL (8/4)
08/06/14 P Chris Perez Ankle 15-day DL (8/4)
08/06/14 P Paco Rodriguez Shoulder 15-day DL (8/4)
08/03/14 P Paul Maholm Knee 60-day DL (8/2), out for season
06/18/14 P Chad Billingsley Elbow 60-day DL (3/19), out for season
06/15/14 3B Chone Figgins Quad 15-day DL (6/14)
06/07/14 P Chris Withrow Elbow 60-day DL (5/21)
03/27/14 P Onelki Garcia Elbow 60-day DL (3/14)
03/27/14 P Scott Elbert Elbow 60-day DL (2/8)
Guy's Pick: Take Washington
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