Wednesday, April 16, 7:10 PM on MASN, FSFL

Marlins Park, Miami, Florida

Washington - Roark, T (1-0) vs. Miami - Fernandez, J (2-1)

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The National League East is a division that features a lot of young pitching talents spread throughout the 5 teams. On Wednesday night at Marlins Park, 2 of the best young pitchers in the division will face off when the Washington Nationals send Tanner Roark to the mound to face the Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins.

Roark, the 27-year-old Illinois native, is 1-0 this season despite not pitching too well. He has made 2 starts and has allowed 7 earned runs on 11 hits and 4 walks in 10 2/3 innings, while recording 8 strikeouts. He has been aided by run support and is now 8-1 in his career with a 2.24 ERA. He has made just 16 career appearances (7 starts) and has had limited experience facing the Marlins. He has just 19 at-bats against current Miami players and has allowed just 3 hits.

The Cuban native Fernandez is 14-7 in his professional career with a 2.33 ERA, including 2-1 with a 3.78 ERA this season. In 16 2/3 innings, he has allowed 16 hits and 6 walks, allowing 7 earned runs in the process with 23 strikeouts. He will look to continue his success against the Nationals. In 30 at bats against him, Fernandez has allowed just 5 hits including 2 to Ryan Zimmerman. He hasn’t allowed a home run and the Nationals have an OPS of just .402 against him.

Washington Betting Trends

Washington is 9-4-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Washington is +1.3

Miami Betting Trends

Miami is 9-4-1 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Miami is -0.4

Injuries to Watch

Washington

04/15/14 LF Bryce Harper Quad probable
04/13/14 CF Denard Span Concussion 7-day DL (4/12)
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)

Miami

04/09/14 P Jacob Turner Shoulder 15-day DL (4/4)
03/28/14 3B Ed Lucas Hand 15-day DL (3/28)
03/28/14 2B Rafael Furcal Hamstring 15-day DL (3/21)

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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