Monday, August 25, 2014

Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia

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Monday night, the Washington Nationals will send Tanner Roark (12 - 7, 2.80 ERA) to the hill to face the Philadelphia Phillies and A.J. Burnett (6 - 14, 4.42 ERA).  Roark makes his 26th start and Burnett makes his 28th.  

Tanner Roark was solid in his last start but he still missed getting the decision.  Roark pitched 7 shutout innings and surrendered just 5 hits and a walk while striking out 2.   Roark has been consistent in his last few starts with only a few bad outings.  In his last 10 starts, Roark is 5 – 3.  In 2013, Roark was 7 – 1 with a 1.51 ERA in 5 starts and 9 relief appearances.

Last season, Roark picked up a win in a relief appearance against the Phillies.  This season, Roark is 1 - 1 in 2 starts against Philadelphia.

A.J. Burnett lost his 5th straight start in his last outing.  In 7.2 innings of work, Burnett allowed 5 runs and 6 hits (including a home run) while walking 4 and striking out 9.  Burnett’s last victory was back in mid-July and he is just 1 -7 in his last 10 starts.  Last season, Burnett made 30 starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates en route to a 10 – 11 record and a 3.30 ERA.    

In 2013, Burnett was 1 – 0 with a 1.29 ERA in 2 starts against the Nationals.  This season, Burnett is 2 – 2 in 4 starts against Washington.   

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

Washington Nationals are 63-54-11 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Washington Nationals is 0.8

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies are 67-52-10 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Philadelphia Phillies is -0.6

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

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)

Philadelphia Phillies

08/01/14 P Cliff Lee Elbow 15-day DL (7/31), out for season
07/22/14 RF John Mayberry Wrist 15-day DL (7/21)
06/20/14 3B Reid Brignac Ankle 15-day DL (6/20)
06/07/14 P Mike Adams Rotator Cuff 60-day DL (6/7)
05/13/14 2B Freddy Galvis Collarbone out 6-8 weeks

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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