Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Nationals Park

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Probable Pitchers: Adam Warren (2-2) vs. Jordan Zimmermann (3-2)

The New York Yankees head to Nationals Park on Wednesday to take on the Washington Nationals. The probable starters are Adam Warren for the Yankees and Jordan Zimmermann for the Nationals. The opening line has New York at +134 and Washington at -144. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season New York is 18-18 against the over/under while the Nationals are 25-13.

The Yankees come into this game with a 22-17 record, including 13-10 on the road. Adam Warren has a 2-2 record and an earned run average of 4.50. He's given up 39 hits in 38 innings pitched so far and New York is currently averaging 5.9 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .245, good for 19th in the league. They also rank 13th in the league in on base percentage at .318 with Jacoby Ellsbury leading the way at .411.

The Nationals overall record is 22-17 and they are 10-6 at home. Jordan Zimmermann is currently 3-2 with an ERA of 3.66. He's pitched 46.2 innings thus far and given up 52 hits. Washington has averaged 5.6 runs in his starts this year. The Nationals are 12th in the league in team ERA at 3.75 and 28th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.49. They come into this game batting .262 as a team with an OBP of .329, good for 8th in the league.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 18-18 against the over/under

The New York Yankees are 21-18 against the run line

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 25-13 against the over/under

The Washington Nationals are 18-21 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

05/15/15 P Chase Whitley Elbow 15-day DL (5/15)
05/14/15 P Chris Martin Elbow 15-day DL (5/9)
05/07/15 2B Gregorio Petit Hand 15-day DL (5/6)
04/28/15 P Masahiro Tanaka Wrist 15-day DL (4/28)
04/05/15 SS Brendan Ryan Calf 15-day DL (4/1)
04/05/15 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Washington Nationals

05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist 15-day DL (5/17)
05/15/15 P Doug Fister Forearm 15-day DL (5/15)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf 15-day DL (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm 15-day DL (4/14)
04/06/15 3B Anthony Rendon Knee 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Casey Janssen Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Erik Davis Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)

Josh's Pick: Take the Yankees

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