Friday, July 11, 2014, 7:05 PM on MAS2, CSPh

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Washington Nationals - Zimmermann, J (6-4) vs. Philadelphia Phillies - Burnett, A (5-8)

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Friday night, the Washington Nationals will take the field behind Jordan Zimmerman as they square off against the Philadelphia Phillies and A.J. Burnett. Zimmerman makes his 19^th start as Burnett makes his 20^th.

Jordan Zimmerman missed getting the decision in his last outing and that froze his record at 6 - 4 with a 2.79 ERA. The last time out, Zimmerman hurled 6 scoreless innings and surrendered 7 hits and a walk while striking out 5. Zimmerman has been up and down this season but it looks like the 2^nd half of the year could provide more ups. Last season, he was 19 - 9 with a 3.25 ERA in 32 starts

In 2013, Zimmerman was 3 - 1 with a 2.63 ERA in 4 starts against the Phillies. This season, Zimmerman beat Philadelphia after pitching 7 scoreless inning and allowing just 5 hits and a walk while striking out 4.

A.J. Burnett took the loss his last time out and that dropped his record to 5 - 8 with a 3.92 ERA. In the loss, Burnett allowed 3 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings. He walked 2 while striking out 7. Burnett's record really doesn't show how well he has been pitching as of late. Last season in Pittsburgh, Burnett posted a 10 - 11 record with a 3.30 ERA in 30 starts.

In 2013, Burnett was 1 - 0 with a 1.29 ERA in 2 starts against the Nationals. This season, Burnett is 1 - 1 in 2 starts against the Nationals.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

Washington Nationals are 43-37-8 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Washington Nationals is 0.6

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies are 44-39-7 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Philadelphia Phillies is -0.6

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

05/16/14 CF Eury Perez Toe 60-day DL (5/15)
03/29/14 P Ross Ohlendorf Back 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Erik Davis Elbow 60-day DL (2/13)

Philadelphia Phillies

06/27/14 C Carlos Ruiz Concussion 7-day DL (6/25)
06/25/14 C Wil Nieves Quad 15-day DL (6/19)
06/20/14 3B Reid Brignac Ankle 15-day DL (6/20)
06/17/14 P Jonathan Pettibone Shoulder out indefinitely
06/07/14 P Mike Adams Rotator Cuff 60-day DL (6/7)
06/01/14 P Jeff Manship Quad 15-day DL (6/1)
05/20/14 P Cliff Lee Elbow 15-day DL (5/20)
05/13/14 2B Freddy Galvis Collarbone out 6-8 weeks

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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